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

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

informal A kiss, especially a loud or theatrical one.

"He gave her a big muah on the cheek."

How to Use Muah

Learner’s notes

In 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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Easily confused with

mwah → muah ha ha moi →

Common pairings

muah! big muah mwah mwah

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Etymology

Imitative of the sound of a kiss.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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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.

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