FLW

What Does FLW Mean in a Text?

The abbreviation FLW means "Front Line Worker" and "Famous Last Words." Here is more information about each of these abbreviations of FLW.

Front Line Worker

When used with the meaning "Front Line Worker," FLW refers to workers who provide essential services during the COVID pandemic. FLWs include employees of the health and emergency services, and may also include anyone who works face-to-face with the public, for example, in essential retail, delivery, public services, etc.

FLWs are also referred to "Key Workers" (KW).

Famous Last Words

When used with the meaning "Famous Last Words," FLW is typically used as an ironic response to an apparently overconfident assertion that is likely to be proved wrong.

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meaning of FLW

"Front Line Worker"

Summary of Key Points

First Definition of FLW

"Front Line Worker" is the most common definition for FLW on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
FLW
Definition:Front Line Worker
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition of FLW

"Famous Last Words" is another common definition for FLW on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
FLW
Definition:Famous Last Words
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of FLW Used in a Text

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