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btw
What does btw mean?
Stands for "by the way," used to add a side note or change the subject casually.
"BTW, did you ever return that library book?"
Origin
An email and Usenet abbreviation dating to the early internet, now standard in texting.
Frequently asked questions
What does BTW mean?
BTW stands for "by the way," used to add a side note or casually change the subject.
When do you use BTW?
Use it to introduce an aside or a small piece of extra information mid-conversation.
Where did BTW come from?
It dates back to early email and Usenet abbreviations and is now standard in texting.
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