WTW

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Gen Z Slang

WTW
Stands forWhat's the word?
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

WTW stands for What's the word?, a Gen Z slang abbreviation.

Asks what is going on, what the plans are or whether there is any news, as in "wtw for tonight?" Common in group chats among teens and college students.

Example: Wtw tonight? Anyone going to the bonfire by the lake?

Usage notes

Rooted in African American Vernacular English and hip-hop, where "what's the word" is a greeting. Similar to WTM (what's the move). Some readers may mistake it for "way to win" or "worth the wait," so context matters.

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