Awks

What is awks short for?

Awkward

Awks is an abbreviation for the awkward feeling that comes from a weird interaction. For example, when a woman turns down a public marriage proposal, it's awks for all the bystanders.

The abbreviation became popular in the mid-2000s, especially online and in text messages. Mostly tweens and teens use awks, but young adults may also use it.

Example

He is so awks around girls! It creeps me out!
IKR?!?

We've all been that awks person

Related Slang

CreeperA socially invasive person
WonkyWeird
TrippyBizarre
CrayCrazy
SolangeCrazy
crzCrazy
ridicRidiculous
TotesTotally
IKRI know, right?

Categories

General
Online Chat
Text Messaging
Updated June 1, 2022

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