Gaming
kekwait
What does kekwait mean?
You're laughing at someone, then it U-turns and the joke's on you. KEKWait is that exact beat where the grin drops.
"Laughed at the enemy whiffing, then realised our whole team just got wiped KEKWait"
Origin
A variant of the KEKW emote (El Risitas laughing). 'KEK' is WoW cross-faction speak for 'LOL'; here the 'wait' freezes the laugh as a situation reverses.
Frequently asked questions
What does KEKWait mean?
KEKWait is a variant of the KEKW emote used when chat is mid-laugh and the moment suddenly flips or takes an unexpected turn.
How do you use KEKWait in a stream chat?
Viewers spam "KEKWait" in Twitch chat when something funny abruptly changes tone, like a joke that lands and then goes sideways.
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