awky
A clipped, informal adjective meaning awkward — typically used by younger speakers to describe an uncomfortable social situation, an embarrassing moment, or an uneasy atmosphere.
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A clipped, informal adjective meaning awkward — typically used by younger speakers to describe an uncomfortable social situation, an embarrassing moment, or an uneasy atmosphere. Part of a broader trend of shortening adjectives to one or two syllables in casual speech (cf. 'comfy', 'sketchy', 'hangry'). Typically used in a lighthearted or self-deprecating tone. More common in written messages and social media than in formal speech.
Running into my ex at the gym with my new partner was so awky I had to pretend I hadn't seen him.
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A casual shortened form of awkward, used in informal speech and texting. Expresses mild social discomfort or embarrassment in a lighter register than the full word. Common among younger speakers and in digital communication where brevity is valued. Often used to describe a situation rather than a person: that was so awky being more typical than that person is awky.
Running into her ex at the office party was incredibly awky for everyone in the room.
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(slang) Awkward.
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