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KEKW

Definition

A Twitch chat expression for intense laughter, associated with an emote showing Spanish comedian Juan Joya Borja laughing.

Example
The character walked into the same trap again and chat filled with KEKW.
How it is used

Viewers type KEKW after absurd mistakes, comedic timing, or moments that resemble a laugh-track payoff.

Origin and context

The emote combines a viral clip of Juan Joya Borja, known as El Risitas, with KEK, a gaming-derived equivalent of LOL, plus W for a wider emote variant.

Common variations

KEK

An older gaming expression similar to LOL.

OMEGALUL

Another Twitch emote used for extreme laughter.

kekw moment

A situation considered hilariously ridiculous.

Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce KEKW?

People say it several ways, including kek-double-u, but it is mainly typed.

Who is in the emote?

Spanish comedian Juan Joya Borja, widely known online as El Risitas.

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