NSFW

American  

abbreviation

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.

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Usage

What does NSFW mean? NSFW is an abbreviation of the phrase not safe for work or not suitable for work. It describes explicit digital content you wouldn't want to be caught watching in professional or public places.NSFW content (in the form of articles, videos, images, etc.) may involve sexual, profane, offensive, violent, or otherwise graphic material—material that can seem all too available on the internet, sometimes.How is NSFW pronounced?[ en es ef duhb-uhl-yoo] or [ not seyf fer wurk ]What are some variants of NSFW?nsfwWhat are some other words related to NSFW?NSFLSFW

Etymology

Origin of NSFW

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

“Given what he has posted, his account is now classified as NSFW,” Musk replied to an X user who alleged Ye had posted pornography.

From Los Angeles Times

Donovan sent back three laughing emojis and one that’s NSFW.

From Los Angeles Times

But it also has another meaning that is, let’s just say, NSFW.

From Los Angeles Times

The ongoing Reddit protest over API pricing intensified this week after some moderators added the NSFW, not safe for work, tag to their otherwise appropriate subreddits.

From Washington Times

In 2015, he told an acquaintance, “There is no ‘NSFW’ for me,” abbreviating “not safe for work.”

From Los Angeles Times