uwu

Yellow face with wide pleading eyes and fingers touching shyly, surrounded by pink hearts.
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What does the uwu emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of shy, bashful affection.

This emoji, often referred to as the 'uwu' or 'shy' emoji, features a face with wide, pleading eyes and fingers pressed together in a bashful gesture. It is a staple in internet subcultures, particularly within anime and gaming communities, used to convey extreme shyness, cuteness, or a playful request for attention.

When to use it

  • Expressing extreme shyness during a conversation
  • Asking for a favor in a cute way
  • Showing bashful appreciation for a kind compliment
  • Playing the innocent character in a chat

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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 → 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 → 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 → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.