uwu
3 synonyms for uwu, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Interjection — An emoticon made from the letters u, w and u, representing a happy or contented face with closed eyes, used online to express cuteness, affection or delight.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
owo
:3
^_^
How to use uwu
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
uwu face
so uwu
uwu voice
Purely informal internet usage, strongly associated with anime, fandom and streaming communities. Out of place in any formal writing.
Etymology
Derived from Translingual uwu.
Full origin of uwu →Frequently asked questions
What does uwu mean?
It is a text face, not a word: the two u's are closed, happy eyes and the w is a small smiling mouth. People add it to a message to show they find something adorable or to sound warm and affectionate.
What is the difference between uwu and owo?
uwu shows contented, closed eyes and suggests warmth or smugness. owo has wide open eyes and suggests surprise, curiosity or noticing something. Roughly, uwu is 'aww' and owo is 'oh?'.
Is uwu used sarcastically?
Often, yes. Alongside its sincere use it is frequently deployed mockingly, to tease something for being cloying or to parody an overly cutesy tone.
