NSFW

abbreviation for

1. not safe for work; not suitable for work: used in an email or other electronic communication as a warning that it contains or links to pornographic, offensive, or other content unsuitable for viewing at work or in public places.

Word History and Origins

Origin of NSFW¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

This video is NSFW for language, as well as that bit with the doll.

From The Daily Beast

The NSFW video shows Silverman solving the gender pay gap by “becoming a dude” and getting a sex change.

From The Daily Beast

Marlow Stern spoke with the makers back at Sundance about the NSFW film.

From The Daily Beast

Warning: NSFW in places where facial spasms and eye moistness could be hazardous.

From The Daily Beast

This video is mildly NSFW due to expletives that, let's face it, any of us would say if Bill Murray just showed up at random.

From The Daily Beast