(Internet slang, endearing, humorous) hyrax.
(Internet slang, endearing, humorous) hyrax.
"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.
"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.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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Viral internet speak — memes, ratios, main-character moments, and the algospeak of every platform from Twitter to Reddit to TikTok comment sections.
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(Internet slang, text messaging) , often used sarcastically.
A lengthened spelling of "aw", used as an exclamation of endearment ("awww, baby!"), sympathy ("awww, that's rough"), or mock-sympathy / sarcasm ("awww, did the billionaire have a bad day?"). Number of W's scales with the intensity of the feeling. Pre-dates social media but is now most heavily seen in comment replies to pet videos, baby photos, and engagement posts.
(internet slang) , often cloyingly cute.
i rlly should take an anatomy class at some point awawa
"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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the high pitched squeal of said animal.
“@[email protected] 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:”
“Awawa, people are doing this? Me too then :3”
“i rlly should take an anatomy class at some point awawa”
“@[email protected] puppyness? awa,, puppy should try it then,,, awawa”
“I can and will Awawa In fact I'll do it right NOW! AWAWA AWAWA AWAWA!”
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(fandom slang, endearing) A fictional character or celebrity of whom one is especially fond, a blorbo.
“YAAAAA CONGRATS!!!! I recently hit 2 yrs with my first partner!!! love is such a powerful feeling im always high on itttt awawa”
“Kiryu and Haruka break my heart so much......Haruka deserves better too....awawa”
“really love squeezing for tf or rapid digestion/absorption... awawa”
“Awawa you're so trueeeeeeeee. I love lace uwu”
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