Uwu envy is essentially the same concept as Freud's penis envy, but applied to modern society's fixation with cuteness. Individuals experiencing uwu envy may harbor a sense of inferiority, where they subconsciously (or consciously) covet others who effortlessly exude the cute and innocent aesthetic of 'uwu.' It may initially manifest as a state of being intimidated or even a feeling of resentment towards those who fit the uwu aesthetic, often due to feeling out of the loop or disconnected from popular internet culture and the trends associated with it.
Unlike penis envy though, uwu envy is very easy to overcome. Overcoming one's uwu envy may involve a strong desire to assimilate the physical attributes, mannerisms, or online presence associated with cuteness, and may drive individuals to engage in attention-seeking behavior or adopt an infantile or anime-influenced aesthetic as a means of validation. More often than not, this typically involves changing your profile pic to a cute anime girl and using cute phrases and emojis such as ':3' and 'rawr'. Those with uwu envy are indistinguishable from those who genuinely co-opt uwu culture, the only difference being that, deep down, individuals with uwu envy do it as a sort of psychological compensatory mechanism.
Uwu envy is the troubling reflection of a young generation that prioritizes surface-level appearances over genuine self-acceptance, self-expression and emotional maturity, perpetuating a shallow aesthetics-based culture.
Unlike penis envy though, uwu envy is very easy to overcome. Overcoming one's uwu envy may involve a strong desire to assimilate the physical attributes, mannerisms, or online presence associated with cuteness, and may drive individuals to engage in attention-seeking behavior or adopt an infantile or anime-influenced aesthetic as a means of validation. More often than not, this typically involves changing your profile pic to a cute anime girl and using cute phrases and emojis such as ':3' and 'rawr'. Those with uwu envy are indistinguishable from those who genuinely co-opt uwu culture, the only difference being that, deep down, individuals with uwu envy do it as a sort of psychological compensatory mechanism.
Uwu envy is the troubling reflection of a young generation that prioritizes surface-level appearances over genuine self-acceptance, self-expression and emotional maturity, perpetuating a shallow aesthetics-based culture.
EXAMPLE 1:
Person A: I noticed that Sarah changed her profile picture to a cute anime girl and is always using 'uwu' in her messages. It's like she's trying so hard to be cute all the time.
Person B: Yeah, she's got a serious case of uwu envy.
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EXAMPLE 2: Me. I have uwu envy.
Person A: I noticed that Sarah changed her profile picture to a cute anime girl and is always using 'uwu' in her messages. It's like she's trying so hard to be cute all the time.
Person B: Yeah, she's got a serious case of uwu envy.
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EXAMPLE 2: Me. I have uwu envy.
by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian April 24, 2023
Get the Uwu envymug. When you're crossing at an intersection and someone else starts crossing before the signal turns green, leaving your pussy ass behind and alone.
by GrandmotherWillowSmith February 7, 2017
Get the Curb Envymug. Envy King/Queens- People who have the same 24hrs as you who hate on your success. They block their own blessings because they’re too worried about the next man/woman’s moves!
Chuck was known as an envy king because he hated on everyone else because they did what he was too scared to do! Envy King/Queens- People who have the same 24hrs as you who hate on your success.
by _jeffstruth April 14, 2019
Get the Envy King/Queenmug. 1.Envify (v/n) is used to describe someone that didn't like to wear crop tops and miniskirts and now does. It's a serious disease that can't be cured. Also, someone who is Envified is now asexual
2. Envy: another word for Annoying Androgynous Palm Tree With Crop Top And Miniskirt That Killed Maes Hughes (AAPTWCTAMTKMH for short). Usually a bitch that hates everyone
2. Envy: another word for Annoying Androgynous Palm Tree With Crop Top And Miniskirt That Killed Maes Hughes (AAPTWCTAMTKMH for short). Usually a bitch that hates everyone
1. Gary- do you like my crop top and miniskirt Bob?
Bob- GARY! WHAT HAPPENED?
Gary- i'm now asexual
Bob- *scared* you were Envified
2. Person- Hey, wanna know when I bought this crop top and miniskirt? It was a while before i killed Maes Hughes. Haha, i hate you so much. Do you like my hair? I call it "PALM TREE" with caps. Did I mention that I hate you? I despise you will all my heart and body cells. Why are you so short btw? Hey, wanna go shopping later?
Person 2:...so Envy.... WaiT A AEC DID YOU CALL ME SHORT?
Bob- GARY! WHAT HAPPENED?
Gary- i'm now asexual
Bob- *scared* you were Envified
2. Person- Hey, wanna know when I bought this crop top and miniskirt? It was a while before i killed Maes Hughes. Haha, i hate you so much. Do you like my hair? I call it "PALM TREE" with caps. Did I mention that I hate you? I despise you will all my heart and body cells. Why are you so short btw? Hey, wanna go shopping later?
Person 2:...so Envy.... WaiT A AEC DID YOU CALL ME SHORT?
by :33333 January 7, 2017
Get the Envymug. When black people feel envious of white society because their ancestors lacked the skill & knowledge to improve their lives. Often resulting in resentment, jealousy and demands for reparations instead of accepting personal responsibility for their own situation, and work towards improving their lives through hard work, discipline and other ethical ways of achieving happiness and success.
by Rabid_Dogs May 15, 2024
Get the White-Envymug. A very uncommon name, however as you know Africans are in the habit of giving their kids "one of a kind" names.
The name Envy is mostly associated with greed and jealousy, but this definition is uniquely beautiful and twisted.
Anyone with the name Envy, is unique and a joy to be a round. It is never a dull moment, as they are full of life and send positive vibrations. They love and laugh alot. People with the name Envy, are hard workers, ambitious and selfless. They give great advice and are good listeners. If you have an Envy in your life hold on to them, because they are rare.
The name Envy is mostly associated with greed and jealousy, but this definition is uniquely beautiful and twisted.
Anyone with the name Envy, is unique and a joy to be a round. It is never a dull moment, as they are full of life and send positive vibrations. They love and laugh alot. People with the name Envy, are hard workers, ambitious and selfless. They give great advice and are good listeners. If you have an Envy in your life hold on to them, because they are rare.
by anonymous November 23, 2021
Get the Envymug. When a person who doesn’t encounter discrimination pretends they are being oppressed because they wish they could tell a personal story about overcoming oppression
by Posternutbag811 December 7, 2023
Get the Victim envymug.