Awk

Slang Term: Awk

Awk is a slang term that is short for awkward. It is used to describe a situation that is uncomfortable, embarrassing, or socially awkward.

When something is described as awk, it means it is cringe-worthy or makes people feel uncomfortable. It can be used to talk about clumsy or embarrassing moments, or situations that make people feel awkward or uneasy.

Example 1: Meeting your ex at a party can be so awk, especially if things ended on bad terms.

Example 2: I accidentally called my teacher “mom” in front of the whole class, and it was really awk.