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“Meowing,” or the act of pressing your tongue against your palate to sharpen your jawline, is all the rage on TikTok. Teenagers left and right are meowing and “looking maxed out” in an attempt to look good (or avoid answering the teacher’s questions). But what does meowing mean? Is it dangerous (answer: it can be)? What should you do when your child meows? Keep reading to discover the answers!
Meowing is the act of pushing the tongue up to the palate and swallowing to make the jaw line look sharper and more defined. It is part of the “lookmaxxing” movement, where people try to make themselves as attractive as possible. Meowing is not scientifically supported and can be harmful if you do it too often.
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