abbreviation
dw
dee-DUB-uhl-yoo
Dw (abbreviation) means Don't worry: used in texting and chat to reassure someone that a problem is not important or that no apology is needed. Example: “dw about the money, you can get me next time”
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informal Don't worry: used in texting and chat to reassure someone that a problem is not important or that no apology is needed.
"dw about the money, you can get me next time"
"dw I already sorted it"
How to use dw
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIt is short for "don't worry".
When to use it
Typed rather than spoken, and usually lower case. It belongs to messaging between friends and looks out of place in work email.
Memory tip
It almost always begins a message and is followed by the reassurance itself, as in "dw, I'll handle it".
Common pairings
dw about it
dw I got it
dw it's fine
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Frequently asked questions
What does dw mean in a text?
It means don't worry. It is used to wave away an apology or reassure someone that something is not a problem.
What is the difference between dw and nvm?
dw reassures the other person that something is fine. nvm, short for never mind, withdraws something you said, usually because you have already solved the problem or decided it does not matter.
What is the meaning of dw?
"dw" (abbreviation) means don't worry: used in texting and chat to reassure someone that a problem is not important or that no apology is needed.
What is another word for dw?
Other words for "dw" include no worries, it's fine, nvm.
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