AWK
What Does AWK Mean in a Text?
AWK means "Awkward." It is typically used in response to someone describing an event that placed them in an awkward situation. For example:- John: My ex-wife served me and my new girlfriend in Nando's today.
- Peter: AWK!
AWKS (awkward)
AWKY (awkward)
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When I write AWK, I mean this:
If this man showed you this photo, you would likely feel a little AWK (Awkward).
Summary of Key Points
Definition for AWK
AWK means "Awkward" (see also AWKS and AWKY). This is the most common definition for AWK on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter).AWK | |
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Definition: | Awkward (see also AWKS and AWKY) |
Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
Guessability: | 1: Easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of AWK in Sentences
Here are examples of AWK being used in conversations:- Tony: My teacher made an obvious pass at me in class today.
- Jordan: Eeek, AWK.
- Tony: I had to explain to my dad why there were footprints on the inside of his car windscreen.
- Jordan: AWK.
An Academic Look at AWK
AWK is an adjective (i.e., a describing word). Of note, AWK is a shortened version of awkward and is therefore classified as a contraction.What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we might have said something like "I wanted the ground to swallow me up" instead of AWK.Example of AWK Used in a Text
AWK
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See Also
AWKS (awkward) AWKY (awkward) NERD (clever but socially awkward person) TAMW (that awkward moment when...)Quiz
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