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 someone goes to the gym and spends 90% of the time on their phones scrolling through social media

When two pedophiles meet up after chatting as 15 year olds online.

when you ask your best friend who their best friend is and they say someone else

passing a homeless person on your way to a coin star machine.

the way awkward should be spelled.

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.