interjection
muah
MWAH
Muah (interjection) means an imitation of the sound of a kiss, written at the end of a message or said out loud to send affection. Example: “Thanks for everything, see you Sunday, muah!”
interjection
1
An imitation of the sound of a kiss, written at the end of a message or said out loud to send affection.
"Thanks for everything, see you Sunday, muah!"
"She blew a kiss down the phone — muah."
noun
1
informal A kiss, especially a loud or theatrical one.
"He gave her a big muah on the cheek."
How to use muah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sound of a kiss, written down.
When to use it
Informal and warm; used with friends, family and partners, never in professional writing. Also spelled mwah, muah, and mwuah.
Memory tip
Do not confuse the kiss 'muah' with the villain's laugh 'muahaha', which has a completely different tone.
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Common pairings
muah!
big muah
mwah mwah
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Etymology
Imitative of the sound of a kiss.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it spelled muah or mwah?
Both are in common use and neither is wrong. 'Mwah' is commoner in British writing and tracks the pronunciation more closely, while 'muah' is widespread in American texting.
What does it mean when someone texts you 'muah'?
It is an affectionate sign-off standing in for a kiss, roughly equivalent to an x or a kiss emoji. It usually signals warmth or gratitude rather than romantic intent, and its meaning depends entirely on who is sending it.
What is the meaning of muah?
"muah" (interjection) means an imitation of the sound of a kiss, written at the end of a message or said out loud to send affection.
What is another word for muah?
Other words for "muah" include mwah, xoxo, smooch.
