DWU

What Does DWU Mean in a Text?

DWU means "Don't Wait Up."

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When I write DWU, I mean this:

meaning of DWU

"Don't Wait Up"

Summary of Key Points

"Don't Wait Up" is the most common definition for DWU on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
DWU
Definition:Don't Wait Up
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

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Example of DWU Used in a Text

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