noun Gaming Slang

W

/ˈdʌbəljuː/ · noun · slang

A win — a success, a good outcome, or something you approve of.

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Definitions

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Short for win, used to celebrate a victory or a good result.

“Got the job, huge W.”
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Used in gaming and chat to call a clear success, the opposite of an L.

“Clutch round, that's a W.”
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A way to approve of a decision or take.

“Cancelling the meeting was a W from management.”
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W In A Sentence

Free pizza at work, small W.
That's a W for the whole team.
Taking the early train was a W.

Origin & Usage

From the W for win in sports scorelines, it spread through gaming and streaming chat in the 2010s as quick slang for any success.

People Also Ask

What does W mean in slang?

W is short for win — a success, good outcome, or something you approve of.

What does taking the W mean?

Taking the W means accepting or claiming a win or good result.

What does W mean in gaming?

In gaming a W is a win or a clearly good play, the opposite of an L.

What does W mean on TikTok?

On TikTok W is used to praise a good decision, take, or moment.

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