OWO
What Does OWO Mean in a Text?
OWO is often used used as an emoticon to express happy surprise or excitement. It may also mean "oral without (a condom)." It is probably safer to assume the former, even if you suspect the latter! To help you avoid embarrassing misunderstandings, here is more information about each definition, with examples of use.Emoticon
OWO is an emoticon used in texting and online chat to convey a sense of happy surprise or excitement. It is normally typed as OwO and represents the cute face of a character with wide-open eyes and a small mouth. It is often used in playful situations. This emoticon is associated with anime and manga culture, and can suggest playful curiosity or an innocent, childlike wonder. For example:
- "That was really 10 years ago?! OwO!"
- "OwO! Sam finally asked me out!"
- "OwO! They are letting him stand again, after inciting an insurrection?!"
Oral Without
In adult chat rooms and certain dating context, OWO may mean "oral without," which implies oral sex without the use of a condom. Beware! The more innocent use of OWO detailed above is far more prevalent in general internet and texting culture. The explicit interpretation is limited to very specific contexts and can cause confusion. For example:
- Lee: "I love OwO. Are you up for it?"
- Bernie: "Definitely! I love Japanese comics! What's your favorite genre?"
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When I write OWO, I mean this:
Beware of embarrassing misunderstandings!
Summary of Key Points for First Definition
Happy surprise or excitement is the most common definition for OwO when it is used as an emoticon on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.OWO | |
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Definition: | Happy Surprise or Excitement |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for Second Definition
In dating-related chat, OWO may mean "Oral Without."OWO | |
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Definition: | Oral Without |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at OWO
OWO (and especially OwO) are typically used as an emoticon. Emoticons are a way to show emotion in text-based communication. They consist of a small group of symbols arranged to show emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, and others, using the letters, numbers, and symbols usually found on a standard keyboard in a typographic approximation of the desired illustration.
When used with the meaning "oral without," OWO is classified as an initialism abbreviation, as it is pronounced one letter at a time.
Other examples of initialisms are:
Example of OWO Used in a Text
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Search All Abbreviations Beginning With The Letter O CIM (come in mouth) COB (close of business, come on body) DFK (deep french kissing, don't f*cking know) GFE (girlfriend experience) OM4YM (older male for younger male) PSE (porn star experience) RO (reverse oral)Quiz
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