uwu

Yellow smiley face with closed eyes and a blushing, wavy mouth expression.
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What does the uwu emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated internet cuteness.

The :uwu: emoji is a staple of internet culture, representing a soft, bashful, or overly cute reaction. It originates from Japanese text-based emoticons and has become synonymous with the 'kawaii' aesthetic across platforms like Discord and Twitch to express affection or playful shyness.

When to use it

  • Expressing bashful joy after receiving a compliment
  • Showing soft affection towards a close friend
  • Reacting to something incredibly cute or wholesome
  • Playfully teasing someone with a shy expression

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the uwu image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings โ†’ Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the uwu image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the uwu image.
  2. Open Server Settings โ†’ Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the uwu image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.