I've seen people trying to define it in many places, but all of them end up
giving different versions or saying it can't be defined.
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What's the meaning of "Moe"
"Moe", from 「[萌]{も}える」, refers to the feelings of the subject towards the
object, especially with regards to affection or care.
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There are multiple ways "Moe" or 「萌え」can be used.

  * 「萌え萌え」as a mimetic word (擬態語) like Ignacio's link in the comment.

  * 「萌え！」as an interjection (感嘆詞)

  * 「妹萌え」as a prefix (接尾辞) In this example someone has a fetish/attraction/affection/情熱/欲望 towards little sisters. 

  * 「萌える」as a verb as well. For example, 「あなたは（私から見て）萌える」

Either way you can attach 萌え to almost anything that you might be attracted to
in regard to females (I've yet to see it directed towards males, but if it
exists please correct me). However, 萌え is generally used in the context of
anime, manga, video games, etc, to denote someone's charm (which may or may
not be recognized by a specific group of people).

What your asking about is the slang version, but originally 萌え comes from 芽生え
which means to bud or sprout in terms of plants.
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