AW

What Does AW Mean in a Text?

AW is typically used as a word to express approval or sympathy. It is also an abbreviation used with the meanings "Anyway" and "Attention Whore."

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When I write AW, I mean this:

meaning of AW

"Expression of Approval or Sympathy"

Summary of Key Points

First Definition of AW

"Expression of Approval or Sympathy" is the most common definition for AW on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
AW
Definition:Expression of Approval or Sympathy
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 2

2: Quite easy to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition of AW

"Anyway" is a common definition for AW.
AW
Definition:Anyway
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2

2: Quite easy to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Third Definition of AW

"Attention Whore" is another definition for AW.
AW
Definition:Attention Whore
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Teenagers

Example of AW Used in a Text

AW
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