UwU Face
The soft, happy face with closed eyes and a tiny w mouth, in sleepy, blushing and loving versions.
124 faces. Tap a card to copy, ♡ to save. Faces marked “may not show on older devices” use rarer symbols.
What uwu means
Look at the letters as a face: the two U shapes are eyes closed in a happy squint, and the w in the middle is a small, soft mouth. Put together, uwu means warm, content and a little bit cute, like a pet that is being petted. In kaomoji form the mouth is often the Greek ω, as in (UωU).
How people use it
- Being touched by something sweet: a kind message, a cute photo, a soft scene in a story.
- Feeling cozy: a warm drink, a blanket, a nap.
(U ω U)zzzis uwu falling asleep. - Playful teasing: some people add uwu to a message to make it sound silly-cute on purpose.
You may also see “uwu speak”, where people swap some letters for w as a joke. That is a style of writing, not a face, and it is best kept for friends who enjoy it.
Too much uwu?
Uwu is loved in some circles and seen as cringe in others. A single uwu face after a sweet message is usually fine. A whole paragraph of it can annoy people who do not share the joke. With new people or in serious chats, a simple smile is the safer choice.
The plain letters uwu work everywhere, even in usernames. The bracket faces on this page add blush, hearts or sleep, and most of them use common characters.
Questions
What does uwu mean?
It is a happy, soft face: U U are closed smiling eyes and w is a small mouth. It means cute, warm or touched.
Is uwu flirty?
Not by itself. It is mostly cute or cozy. With hearts or blush it can feel sweet and affectionate.
How do I type uwu without copying?
Just type the letters u, w and u. Add brackets around them, like (uwu), for a fuller face.
What is the difference between uwu and owo?
Uwu has closed, happy eyes. Owo has open, curious eyes, as if saying “what’s this?”.