MRW
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Social Media
| Stands for | My reaction when |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
MRW stands for My reaction when, a social media abbreviation.
Caption opener introducing a GIF or image that represents the poster's reaction to a situation, as in "mrw someone spoils the finale." Popular on Tumblr and Reddit in the early 2010s.
Example: Mrw the professor says the exam is open book.
Usage notes
Close cousin of MFW, but typically paired with an animated GIF rather than a still face. Subreddits once collected thousands of "MRW" posts. Usage has faded as reaction GIFs became built into keyboards and messaging apps.