FTW
Americanabbreviation
Usage
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?
Etymology
Origin of FTW
From its use in digital communications
Example Sentences
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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.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 24, 2021
By 2006, FTW supported Ruppert and a small staff in an office in Ashland, Oregon through sales of DVDs, donations, and an increasing number of subscriptions.
From The Verge ● Jul. 22, 2014
Makeup FTW On this blog you’ll find plenty of makeup tutorials and inspiration photos for the beauty obsessed.
From New York Times ● Jun. 4, 2012
Disappearance of the Middle – tweets and #longform FTW!
From Scientific American ● Jul. 16, 2011
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