There are so many slang and shorthand terms used online. Maybe you have even been scrolling through TikTok or Twitter only to come across a phrase you are unfamiliar with.
“ICYMI“, USA TODAY has been breaking down text slang. We’ve already covered various explainers on different phrases, such as “rizz” and “no cap“.
Now, it’s time to learn a new one. Here is the meaning and how to use the slang “dw”.
What does ‘dw’ mean?
“Dw” stands for “don’t worry.” It is often used in text messaging to tell someone the situation is all good and to not stress.
The slang reassures the other person to relax and that everything is OK.
How to use ‘dw’
Here are some examples of how to use “dw”:
- “I just arrived dw; see you in a bit.”
- “dw we didn’t even buy our tickets for the concert yet.”
- “I’m so stressed for the test tomorrow.” “dw it’ll be easy.”
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