What is mewing slang?

Mewing slang has developed rapidly within online communities focused on orthotropics, facial aesthetics, and self-improvement. Here's a breakdown of key terms and their meanings:

• Mewing: The core concept, referring to the proper tongue posture technique of resting the entire tongue flat against the roof of the mouth. This is often linked with the idea of improving facial structure. See: Mewing
• Recessed Jaw: Refers to a jawline that sits further back than desired, often seen as less aesthetically pleasing. Mewing is often suggested as a possible solution for improving the appearance of a recessed jaw. See: Recessed%20Jaw
• Forward Growth: The desired outcome of mewing, where the maxilla (upper jaw) moves forward, improving facial harmony. See: Forward%20Growth
• Software vs. Hardware: This refers to whether facial structure is primarily determined by genetics ("hardware") or by environmental factors and habits like tongue posture ("software"). Mewing proponents often emphasize the role of "software" in influencing facial development.
• Ascended/Ascension: Used to describe someone who has achieved significant improvements in facial aesthetics through mewing and related practices. See: Ascended
• Hunter Eyes: An aesthetic ideal, characterized by slightly hooded, almond-shaped eyes with a sharp, forward-projecting brow bone. Often linked to having good facial structure and forward growth.
• Bimaxillary Protrusion: A condition where both the upper and lower jaws protrude excessively. This is sometimes discussed in the context of mewing as something to potentially avoid or correct.
• Chewing: Often promoted alongside mewing, it involves regularly chewing hard foods or gum to strengthen the jaw muscles (masseters) and potentially improve jawline definition. See: Chewing