The Meaning of Uwu and Other Popular Slang Terms in Social Media

Kapanlagi.com - Slang in social media continues to develop. Many new terms continue to emerge. One of them is "uwu". Although it has been frequently used, the exact meaning of uwu is still unknown.

However, users seem to have agreed on the meaning of uwu. This can be seen from various contexts of its usage. The term uwu is often used as an expression of cuteness or happiness.

However, you need to know that the meaning of uwu itself keeps changing over time. Well, if you're curious, just check out the information about "uwu" and various popular slangs in social media below.

1. The Meaning of Uwu

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As explained above, there are many popular slangs spread on social media. One of them is "uwu". Since it is a slang, the meaning of uwu cannot be found in the Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI).

However, according to the Know Your Meme website, uwu refers to an emoticon that is usually used to convey happiness, pride, and sometimes referred to as the "happy anime face". This face is sometimes used in shitposting content.

Usually, people use "uwu" at the end of a sentence to express cuteness or joy. You can also use it to comment on other people's posts that evoke cuteness.

However, the meaning of uwu is still a topic of discussion, but not as an expression of happiness or an emoticon. Uwu is actually interpreted as an abbreviation of "Unhappy Without You". However, even that interpretation is still uncertain. To better understand the meaning of uwu, you can follow its usage development in the following information.

2. The Use of Uwu Over Time

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There are various meanings of uwu that have been discussed on social media. However, it is not known for certain where the term originated. Like other slang terms on social media, the emergence of uwu is unknown, but it is still frequently used to this day.

Based on information from Know Your Meme, there is speculation that the first use of this term originated from chatrooms. Furthermore, the term uwu was found in the Yu-Gi-Oh fanfiction Genie of the Puzzle published by DaakuKitsune on October 14, 2005.

In 2012, Urban Dictionary defined uwu as another way to type a smiling emoticon. Meanwhile, according to Brian Feldman in the BNet newsletter in 2021, the use of "uwu" is no longer the same as its modern interpretation.

According to him, the context of uwu in the past was different from now. However, he also realizes that this is how language evolves on the internet. Its users seek the meaning of uwu from the context of the conversations around them.

3. Other Popular Slang in Social Media

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The meaning of uwu cannot be determined. However, based on its usage over time, it is acceptable if you only follow the definition according to today's context. Internet language has the potential to undergo variations and shifts in meaning. Now, here are other terms that are also popular in social media.

1. AMA: Ask Me Anything. A statement to express willingness to answer questions.

2. Flaming: Flaming is used to refer to posts that intentionally defame someone.

3. FYI: For Your Information, commonly said when providing new information.

4. GGWP: Good game, well played. An expression usually used by gamers when the game is good. It can also be used as an insult.

5. Hoax: An English word that means fake or untrue news.

6. Halu: Abbreviation of hallucination.

7. Idk: I don't know. Abbreviation to express ignorance.

8.Idc : I don't care. Abbreviation to express ignorance.

9.IMHO : In My Honest Opinion. It means my honest opinion.

10.IYKWIM : If You Know What I Mean. It means you know what I mean.

11. Kuy : the opposite of the word "Yuk".

12.Kepo : abbreviation of "Knowing Every Particular Object".

13.LoL : English abbreviation for "Laugh Out Loud" or means laughing out loud.

14.Sabi : the opposite of the word "Bisa".

15.Sambat : complaining (Javanese language).

16.Sotoy : Pretending to know everything.

17.Sefruit : combination of fruit or buah, then becomes the phrase "Se-buah".

18. Savage : cruel. Can also be used to describe a situation that seems cruel, but actually amazing.

19.Sans : Parody of the word "santai".

20.Sekut : Afraid, scared, confused, or panicked.

21.Troll : Someone who provokes anger through comments and then triggers arguments.

22.Typo : Expression when there is an error in typing.

Well, KLovers, that's an explanation of the meaning of uwu along with other slang and popular languages on social media.

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