The term "kekw meaning" is derived from the emote "LUL," which stands for "laugh out loud." KEKW is an evolved version of "LUL" and represents a more intense form of laughter or amusement. It features an image of John "TotalBiscuit" Bain, a popular gaming commentator and critic who unfortunately passed away in 2018. The image captures a moment of genuine laughter during one of his streams, and it resonated with viewers, quickly becoming a meme within the Twitch community.