What is kekw?

KEKW is an emote that originated on the streaming platform Twitch. It is typically used to express laughter or amusement in chat when someone makes a funny or silly comment. The emote consists of a distorted image of the Spanish actor Juan Joya Borja, also known as "El Risitas," laughing hysterically. The term "KEKW" itself is derived from the Korean slang term "Kek," which is the equivalent of LOL in English. The emote has become popular and widely used across different online platforms and social media to indicate laughter or amusement.