TFW
What Does TFW Mean?
TFW means "That Feeling When." It can also mean "That Feel When" and "That Face When." It is used to preface an emotional reaction or a feeling in response to a specific situation or event. People often use it to express empathy or commonality, typically followed by a description of a situation or a reaction GIF or meme that encapsulates that emotion. For example:
"That feeling when you spot bear cub in the woods."
"That feeling when you realize that mommy bear must be nearby."
TFW is sometimes expanded as "That Face When" or "That Feel When." It is also sometimes used in the first or second person, i.e., MFW ("My Face When"), YFW ("Your Face When").
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When I write TFW, I mean this:
TFW is used to preface an emotional reaction or a feeling.
Summary of Key Points for the First Definition
"That Feeling When" is the most common definition for TFW on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.| TFW | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | That Feeling When |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition
"That Face When" is another common definition for TFW.| TFW | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | That Face When |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for the Third Definition
TFW may also mean "That Feel When."| TFW | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | That Feel When |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at TFW
TFW is classified as an initialism abbreviation, as it is pronounced one letter at a time.Other examples of initialisms are:
Example of TFW Used in a Text
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Search the Letter T 0_0 (confused, dumbfounded, shocked) BRF (bitchy resting face) FACE PALM (forehead slap) RBF (resting bitch face) SHIT BRICKS (feel fear, anxiety, surprise, or shock) SHOOKETH (shocked)Quiz
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