UwU Kaomoji

How these faces work

1. Pick plain-letter UwU or OwO for speed, or a bracketed ω face like (˘ω˘) for a softer look.
2. Tap Copy — superscript faces such as (ᵘʷᵘ) are hard to type, so copying keeps them exact.
3. Paste at the end of a message to soften it or show you are flustered.

About uwu faces

UwU is a cute text face: the two U's are closed, happy eyes and the w is a small cat-like mouth. It expresses warmth, contentment, or being adorably flustered. OwO swaps in round, open eyes for curiosity or surprise.

UwU grew out of anime fandom and furry communities in the 2000s and became mainstream through Discord, Twitch, and TikTok. The ω (Greek omega) mouth that many UwU faces use is borrowed from classic Japanese kaomoji such as (・ω・), where it reads as a small, cat-like smile.

UwU vs OwO: UwU (closed eyes) is soft and content — think a cozy, happy sigh. OwO (open eyes) is curious or surprised, famously paired with "what's this?" UnU and TwT lean sad, and >w< reads excited or embarrassed.

UwU is playful and affectionate. Friends, fandom spaces, and gaming chats welcome it; formal or work messages usually do not. Some communities also use it ironically, so read the room before you send it.

UwU faces come from a simple layout: two closed U-shaped eyes and a small w mouth, which looks like a soft, content face. Variations change the eyes and mouth, such as OwO for curious, ÒwÓ for mock-serious, and >w< for squeezed delight. The style grew in online fandom and gaming spaces, where it signals cuteness or playful affection. Because uwu is often used ironically as well as sincerely, the tone depends heavily on the group you are chatting with.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the difference between UwU and OwO?+

  UwU has closed U-shaped eyes and reads as content, cozy, or affectionate. OwO has open round eyes and reads as curious or surprised, like noticing something interesting. Both use the small w mouth.

• What does UwU mean?+

  UwU is a cute face showing happiness, warmth, or affection. The U's are closed eyes and the w is a little mouth.

• How do I type a small uwu like ᵘʷᵘ?+

  The small letters are Unicode superscript characters that most keyboards cannot type. Copy (ᵘʷᵘ) from this page instead.

• Is UwU a kaomoji?+

  Yes, in the broad sense. Plain UwU is a letter emoticon, while bracketed faces like (˘ω˘) follow the classic kaomoji style with an ω mouth.

• What does the u w u face mean and how do I type it?+

  UwU (also written u w u) is an affectionate, soft, slightly shy face: the u's are closed happy eyes and the w is a small smile. Use it when you are touched, being sweet, or teasing gently. Type the letters or copy and paste UwU from this page; the plain-text version is identical in any app.

• Where can I find UwU symbols like (ᵘʷᵘ)?+

  UwU symbols, the superscript and bracketed variations such as (ᵘʷᵘ) and (◡ ω ◡), are in the grid here. They use characters that are hard to type, so use the Copy button to paste them exactly.