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ftw
What does ftw mean?
Stands for "for the win," tacked onto a statement to enthusiastically endorse something as the best choice.
"Tacos for dinner, FTW."
Origin
"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.
Frequently asked questions
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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