also: キモかわ · きもかわ
noun-modifying (irregular)
gross but cute; repulsive yet adorable
Slang abbreviation of きも可愛い (kimokawaii), blending 気持ち悪い (kimochi warui, 'gross') and 可愛い (kawaii, 'cute'). Describes something that is simultaneously off-putting and endearing, often used for quirky characters, weird pets, or bizarre fashion.
See also: きも可愛い
あのキモカワなキャラクター、なんか癖になるよね。
That gross-but-cute character is strangely addictive, isn't it?
このぬいぐるみ、ちょっとキモカワじゃない？
Isn't this stuffed animal a bit gross-but-cute?
Full form of the abbreviation; slightly more explicit and less slangy.
Means 'gross' or 'unpleasant'; the negative component of キモカワ.
Means 'cute'; the positive component of キモカワ.
Abbreviation of きも可愛い (kimokawaii), itself a blend of 気持ち悪い (kimochi warui, 'gross') and 可愛い (kawaii, 'cute').