phrase Internet Slang

FTW

/ˌɛf.tiːˈdʌb.əl.juː/ · phrase · slang

"For the win" — added to endorse something enthusiastically.

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Definitions

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Stands for "for the win," tacked onto a statement to enthusiastically endorse something as the best choice.

“Tacos for dinner, FTW.”
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2

Expresses that something is a winning option or strong pick.

“Working from home FTW.”
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Originated in gaming and competitive contexts before going general.

“Teamwork FTW, we pulled it off.”
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FTW In A Sentence

Comfy clothes and a movie night FTW.
Open-source software FTW.
Naps FTW, honestly.

Origin & Usage

"FTW" for "for the win" spread through 2000s gaming and internet culture (and earlier game-show context), used to enthusiastically champion something. It became a common online endorsement.

Variants For the win
Tags #acronym#2000s#internet#gaming

People Also Ask

What does FTW mean?

FTW stands for "for the win" — added to endorse something enthusiastically.

Where did FTW come from?

It spread through 2000s gaming and internet culture as a way to champion something.

Does FTW have other meanings?

It can stand for other phrases in different contexts, but "for the win" is the mainstream meaning.

How do you use FTW in a sentence?

For example: "pizza FTW" — meaning pizza for the win.

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