Gen Alpha slang · Verb
mewing
Meaning
Mewing is Gen Alpha slang for a tongue posture claimed to reshape the jawline, used mainly by ages 10–22.
Where it came from
Named after an orthodontist whose ideas were repackaged on TikTok. The claimed effects are not supported by evidence.
Tone check
Mostly a joke — holding up a finger to mean "I am mewing, do not make me speak" is a classroom gesture.
Used in a sentence
"He's mewing."
"stop yapping, I'm mewing"
Peak: 2023–2026
Age range: 10–22
Safe for adults to use
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