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awawa

the high pitched squeal of said animal.

əˈwɑwəCoined ~20242020sGen AlphaCurrent1.1K viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~2024 · 1 year of recorded use
2024Born2026: 9 citationsToday, 2026

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#1·Apr 26, 2026Global

the high pitched squeal of said animal.

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  • “@cherrycoakes.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy HEHEhehe Yeah i mean, i've just never had the option to, its only now that im a adult i could go out and buy it awawa. we only had nutella and marmalade for like strawberries and raspberry ​:neobot_melt:​”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Awawa, people are doing this? Me too then :3”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “i rlly should take an anatomy class at some point awawa”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “@cherrycoakes.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy puppyness? awa,, puppy should try it then,,, awawa”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I can and will Awawa In fact I'll do it right NOW! AWAWA AWAWA AWAWA!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 26, 2026Global

(Internet slang, endearing, humorous) hyrax.

Origin: , popularized by videos of the animal vocalizing on TikTok and Twitter circulating since late 2024. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

"awawa" is internet slang meaning hyrax. It travels through TikTok, Discord, Twitter/X, gaming chat and group DMs, and most teens absorb it from feeds and memes rather than from face-to-face friends. Using it is normal online-native behaviour and does not on its own indicate anything worrying. If you are not sure what they mean, asking them to explain it is a friendly, low-stakes way in; teens generally enjoy translating their corner of the internet for a curious parent.

For ESL learners

"awawa" is online-informal English meaning hyrax. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "hyrax" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to use "awawa" in essays, emails or job applications; it belongs only in chat, social media or casual messaging. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.

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#3·Apr 26, 2026Global

(fandom slang, endearing) A fictional character or celebrity of whom one is especially fond, a blorbo.

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  • “YAAAAA CONGRATS!!!! I recently hit 2 yrs with my first partner!!! love is such a powerful feeling im always high on itttt awawa”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Kiryu and Haruka break my heart so much......Haruka deserves better too....awawa”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “really love squeezing for tf or rapid digestion/absorption... awawa”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Awawa you're so trueeeeeeeee. I love lace uwu”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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