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When something weird or embarrassing happens, and there's that silence after it. No one really knows what to say, or choose not to say anything. Just back slowly away..
When you're making out with someone and then you realize your zipper is down. You zip it up slowly...But he notices *awkward*

When you walk in on your parents doing "family planning"
awkward by donottouchthat February 4, 2013
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When two pedophiles meet up after chatting as 15 year olds online.
...ohh...well this is awkward....
Awkward by 2pedophiles June 18, 2011
passing a homeless person on your way to a coin star machine.
the most awkward thing that could happen is passing a homeless person carrying a jar full of change.
awkward by Daniel Palu January 18, 2009
when you ask your best friend who their best friend is and they say someone else
going on anon - on tumblr - and asking your besto who their best friend is, and they say the person who they are always fighting with. cue awkward moment.
awkward by fgtuftyfhkvkjbh July 10, 2011
A common word overused by kids in junior high, almost in the same group with "LOL" and "random!". Used to try and impress your preteen friends after or during a long pause between conversations. Also used by idiots whenever there is a pause in speech. Sometimes accompanied by a hand motion resembling a turtle or a turkey.
Teen 1: ...and that's what I did last Saturday!

Teens 2, 3, and 4: ...okay...

*silence*

Teen 5: ..aaaaawkwardddd...

~

Remember kids, lack of conversation isn't awkward until you actually say it is.
awkward by Steak89 February 25, 2009
1. Ungraceful; ungainly.
2. Clumsily or unskillfully performed.
3. Marked by or causing embarrassment or discomfort.
As Josh awkwardly walked to the bathroom he tripped over a book and two different TV cables, then stepped on a bag of chips and someone's hand. In the bathroom he tripped over the edge of a tile, fell headfirst into the toilet, and drowned.
awkward by me March 24, 2005
having your flat mate walk in on you while you are making out with yourself in the mirror, moaning, and saying in a deep, sexy, voice: "oh, baby".
awkward by viva_la_gloria July 28, 2009
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