What is kekw?

KEKW is a popular emote used on the streaming platform Twitch. It features the face of Spanish comedian and actor Juan Joya Borja, better known as "El Risitas." He gained widespread recognition due to a viral clip from a Spanish TV show in which he bursts into uncontrollable laughter while recounting a comedic story about working as a kitchen helper. The emote's name, KEKW, is derived from the word "kek," which is the Korean equivalent of "lol," often used in gaming communities, followed by a "W," which in Twitch emote culture indicates a wide or exaggerated face.

The KEKW emote is used by Twitch viewers to express laughter or find something particularly funny during streams. It has become a part of the broader meme culture on the platform and is one of the many ways that users can engage with streamers and fellow viewers in a humorous manner.