REAL INTERNET CHINESE
the initials of a wo si le, oh I'm dead
omg I can't take it, typed when something is unbearably cute or exciting
- Who can you say it to?
- Friends and coworkers Normal among people your own age. Skip it with elders, clients and officials.
- Out loud, or only typed?
- Typed, not spoken People type this. Saying it out loud sounds like a joke.
- Is it still used?
- Settled in Past the fad stage, part of everyday speech.
When to say it
Type it under kitten videos, idol clips, or a plot twist that wrecks you. Pure fandom squeal in four letters. Typed only, nobody says these letters out loud.
Hear it in the wild
Zhè zhī māo tài kě'ài le, awsl.
This cat is too cute, I can't handle it.
Xīnjù kāibō, mǎn píng dōu shì awsl.
New drama dropped and the comments are all omg I'm dead.
Quick answers
What does awsl mean?
omg I can't take it, typed when something is unbearably cute or exciting
When do people say awsl?
Type it under kitten videos, idol clips, or a plot twist that wrecks you. Pure fandom squeal in four letters. Typed only, nobody says these letters out loud.
When should you not say awsl?
Fandom and casual chats only. It reads as very young internet speak, so it looks out of place anywhere formal.
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