Hewwo is a popularized misspelling of the word hello, characterized by replacing liquid consonants like 'l' and 'r' with 'w' to mimic baby talk or an exaggeratedly cute persona. This linguistic style is closely tied to the 'uwu' and 'owo' internet subcultures, often appearing in furry communities and anime forums before spreading to mainstream social media. The term gained significant notoriety through the 'Hewwo? Is anybuddy der?' copypasta and various images of characters peering curiously into the frame. Today, it is used both unironically for wholesome content and ironically to mock overly sentimental or cringe online interactions, making it a versatile staple of modern internet slang.