abbreviation
WTW
dub-uhl-yoo-tee-DUH-buhl-yoo
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?”
abbreviation
1
slang, chiefly US Short for "what's the word", used in messages and social posts to ask someone what is happening or what the plan is.
"wtw tonight, are we still going to the party?"
"Hey, wtw? Haven't heard from you all week."
2
informal Short for "worth the wait", used to say that a delay turned out to be justified.
"Two hours in the queue but honestly wtw."
3
informal Short for "what the what", a mild exclamation of surprise or confusion used in place of a stronger phrase.
"He quit on his first day? wtw."
How to use WTW
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short way of asking "what's going on?"
When to use it
Texting and social media only. Never use it in an email, an application or any formal writing.
Memory tip
Read WTW as a greeting first and a question second — it rarely demands a detailed answer.
Trace the full origin ↓
Common pairings
wtw tonight
wtw later
wtw with you
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like WTW.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
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
View more →Related words
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".
What is the meaning of 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.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include WTW:
