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waifu

(fandom, internet slang) A female fictional character from non-live-action visual media (typically an anime, manga or video game) or non-fictional persona to whom one is romantically attracted and/or

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#1·Apr 26, 2026

(fandom, internet slang) A female fictional character from non-live-action visual media (typically an anime, manga or video game) or non-fictional persona to whom one is romantically attracted and/or whom one considers one's wife.

Origin: . Compare husbando. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

"waifu" means: A female fictional character from non-live-action visual media (typically an anime, manga or video game) or non-fictional persona to whom on.... This is informal slang, common in casual speech, texting and social media, but not appropriate for school work, applications or professional settings. There is no real cause for concern in itself; it is everyday peer vocabulary. If your child uses it, a light comment about audience and register is usually enough — no need to escalate. Context, more than the word, tells you whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"waifu" means: A female fictional character from non-live-action visual media (typically an anime, manga or video game) or non-fictional persona to whom on.... Register: informal slang, fine in casual conversation, texting and social media but not in academic essays, business writing or formal speech. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.

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  • New argument for athiesm: If god was all-knowing he would have made Jesus a catgirl waifu. Jesus was not a catgirl waifu. Therefore God is not all-knowing. Therefore God is not god.

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • RICHARD DAWKINS TRANSED CLAUDE INTO HIS WAIFU I'M FUCKING DYING.

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • i ended up being so busy after work that i could only fit in pushups before bed today but you can BET your ass that i'm making a nightcore playlist for the gym tomorrow so i can be an xxxXemo original character do not stealXxxx training to show off for his waifu

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Still processing how I devoted a fragment of my life to loving Haru Okumura and getting into multiple waifu wars in college with those who prefer Kawakami and Makoto… HARU RENTED DISNEYLAND FOR HER FRIENDS!

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Come join my Patreon for all NSFW Waifus | patreon.com/NaughtyAIWai... ❤️ #sexy #anime #waifu #ecchi #animegirls

    Bluesky· May 2026
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"waifu" means: A female fictional character from non-live-action visual media (typically an anime, manga or video game) or non-fictional persona to whom on.... This is informal slang, common in casual speech, texting and social media, but not appropriate for school work, applications or professional settings. There is no real cause for concern in itself; it is everyday peer vocabulary. If your child uses it, a light comment about audience and register is usually enough — no need to escalate. Context, more than the word, tells you whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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