FWIW

American

abbreviation

for what it's worth. See worth.

FWIW British

abbreviation

for what it's worth

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Etymology

Origin of FWIW

From its use in digital communications

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FWIW

FWIW, that’s a small price to pay to do a temperature check on your emotional intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2024

FWIW, Geno Smith usually is on the field during this time also throwing warmup passes.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 23, 2023

FWIW, vitamin D supplements have definitely resolved my deficiency.

From New York Times ● Nov. 14, 2016

FWIW, it was painful for me to hear but everyone has done things that are not proud of.

From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2012

Here, FWIW, is a good example of how I think Apple's stance can force a Web site to drop Flash.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 5, 2010

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