uwu

Yellow emoji face with large pleading eyes and a small frown, pressing index fingers together in a shy gesture.
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What does the uwu emoji mean?

The ultimate expression for when you are feeling shy, bashful, or fishing for a compliment.

This emoji, commonly known as the 'uwu' or 'finger-touching' face, is a staple in internet subculture to convey bashfulness, nervousness, or a playful sense of guilt. It is frequently used in Discord and Slack to soften a request, apologize for something minor, or express a cutesy, vulnerable demeanor.

When to use it

  • Asking for a small favor very politely
  • Expressing bashfulness after receiving a nice compliment
  • Acting shy while making a suggestive comment
  • Showing mock innocence after causing minor trouble

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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.