Moe

Quick meaning: Moe is a noun meaning (fandom slang) Cute, adorable. (of fictional characters in anime, manga, video games, and/or similar media).

Meaning

(fandom slang) Cute, adorable. (of fictional characters in anime, manga, video games, and/or similar media).

More Meanings

1. (fandom slang) Strong interest in, and especially fetishistic attraction towards, fictional characters in anime, manga, video games, and/or similar media.
2. Obsolete form of mo.
3. Obsolete form of more.
4. Obsolete form of mow (“wry face, grimace”).
5. Obsolete form of moa.
6. Obsolete form of moo.
7. Obsolete form of mow (“to make faces”).

Example Sentences

Sing no more ditties, sing no moe.

Despite its moe roots and preference for hijinks, Bocchi The Rock is a loving celebration of rock music and the joys of being in a band.

The crafty courtiers with their guileful looks, Must needs put some experience in my maw: Yet cannot these with many mast'ries moe Make me shoot straight at any gainful prick […]

Someone who is pretty or beautiful isn't moe by definition. Moe characters don't always have to be younger girls, but it certainly helps! In fact, moe characters don't even have to be female! As long as they make you feel like you want to hug and protect them, that's enough!

Word Forms

• moe-er
• moe-est

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