DW
Abbreviation with 3 meanings
| Stands for | Don't worry |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 3 |
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang, Organizations & Companies |
DW has three meanings. The most common are Don't worry (texting and chat) and Dear wife (parenting forum); it can also stand for Deutsche Welle.
Meanings of DW at a glance
| # | DW stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don't worry | Texting & Internet Slang › Texting and Chat |
| 2 | Dear wife | Texting & Internet Slang › Parenting Forum |
| 3 | Deutsche Welle | Organizations & Companies › Media and Broadcasting |
1. Don't worry
Texting & Internet Slang · Texting and Chat Abbreviations
Reassurance in casual texts and chats, telling someone a problem is minor or already handled, as in "dw about it." Especially common among British, Australian and younger American users.
Example: Dw, I already paid for the tickets, just bring snacks.
Often expanded to "dw abt it." On parenting forums DW means "dear wife," and in British fandom it frequently refers to Doctor Who, so check the context. Friendly in tone and fine in relaxed chat with colleagues you know well.
2. Dear wife
Texting & Internet Slang · Parenting Forum Abbreviations
Code a forum poster uses for his or her wife, common on parenting, finance and relationship boards, as in "DW and I are expecting our second."
Example: DW and I are debating whether to move closer to her parents.
Part of the "dear" family of forum codes, used less often than DH because fewer posters on parenting sites are husbands. In texting, dw means "don't worry," and in British fandom it often refers to Doctor Who, so the surrounding words matter.
3. Deutsche Welle
Organizations & Companies · Media and Broadcasting Abbreviations
Germany's international public broadcaster, providing television, radio and online news in about 30 languages for audiences outside Germany. Based in Bonn and Berlin.
Example: DW's English channel had a correspondent on the ground within hours.
Began shortwave radio broadcasts in 1953. Unlike Germany's domestic public broadcasters, DW is funded from the federal budget. The name means "German Wave".
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