WTW
WTW (abbreviation) means Short for "what's the word", used in messages and social posts to ask someone what is happening or what the plan is. Example: “wtw tonight, are we still going to the party?”
How to Use WTW
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short way of asking "what's going on?"
Texting and social media only. Never use it in an email, an application or any formal writing.
Read WTW as a greeting first and a question second — it rarely demands a detailed answer.
Trace the full origin ↓Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
_____ tonight, are we still going to the party?
Etymology
An initialism of what's the word.
Synonyms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does WTW mean in texting?
In a text it almost always stands for "what's the word", a casual way of asking what someone is up to or what the plan is. It works as a greeting and as a genuine question at the same time, so a reply like "nothing much, you?" is perfectly normal.
What is the difference between WTW and WYD?
WYD ("what you doing") asks specifically what the person is doing right now. WTW is broader — it asks what is going on generally, and often carries an implied "are we making plans?"
How do you reply to WTW?
Answer it like "what's up": say what you're doing, then throw the question back. If plans are implied, give a straight answer such as "free after 7".
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