Awks equals to Awkward
Ever felt that cringe after a strange encounter or situation? That’s what the abbreviation ‘Awks’ stands for. Imagine a guy proposing to his girlfriend in front of a massive crowd and she says no. Everyone witnessing that would definitely feel Awks.
‘Awks’ started trending around the mid-2000s, particularly on the internet and in text messages. It’s a popular term among tweens and teens. However, some young adults are known to use it as well.
So, next time when you find yourself in a weird situation and don’t know what to say, you can always express it with a simple ‘Awks’.
Example for using ‘Awks’ in a conversation
Ugh, I just spilled coffee all over my new shirt. 😫
Awks. Did anyone see?
Yeah, everyone in the office. I wanted to disappear! 😳
I feel you. That’s happened to me before. It’s the worst! 🙈
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|---|---|
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| CUOL | See you online |
| Virtue Signaling | Showing off how good you are |
| Td | Touchdown |