Slang Term

nya

Definition

A cute onomatopoeic sound in Japanese for a cat's meow, used playfully in anime and cosplay.

Example Usage

"She said 'nya' while cosplaying as a catgirl to be super kawaii!"

Origin & History

Japanese language cat sound, popularized through anime.

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