FTW

Or ftw

abbreviation

Slang.

1. for the win. See win.

Word History and Origins

Origin of FTW¹

From its use in digital communications

Example Sentences

Police titled a social media post about the case “Stick Shift FTW,” which is an acronym for “for the win.”

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The social media users referred back to a June tweet where Perry wrote, “Rick Caruso FTW!”

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FTW means “for the win” But to fans’ never-ending chagrin It’s not hard to foresee That our WFT Will have gone FTL yet agin.

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Among them: “TBH”, an abbreviation for “to be honest” and “FTW,” an abbreviation for “for the win.”

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Merriam-Webster explains that FTW is used “especially to express approval or support. In social media, FTW is often used to acknowledge a clever or funny response to a question or meme.”

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When To Use

What does FTW mean?

FTW is an abbreviation of the phrase for the win. For the win is a slang expression that enthusiastically conveys something is excellent or will succeed—it’s awesome, the greatest, the best ever.How is FTW pronounced?[ ef-tee-duhb-uhl-yoo ]What are some other forms of FTW?ftwWhat are some other words related to FTW?

• epic fail



• win-win



• winning



• GOAT