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What Does WP Mean in a Text?

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WP means "Well Played," "Wrong Person," "White People," "WordPress," or "Waypoint."

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The abbreviation WP has a number of different meanings, depending on the context. Here we have a look at some of the main ones.

Well Played

WP is probably most often used with the meaning "Well Played." In this context, it is typically used to congratulate someone after any sort of game (e.g., a board game, a sports match, or an online game). WP is often preceded with a Hashtag (i.e., #WP). In gaming, WP is typically used at the end of an online game to congratulate other players for their efforts. WP often forms part of the abbreviation GGWP (Good Game, Well Played). Just like GGWP, WP is also often used to congratulate someone for a shrewd move in life. For example:

• Ben: Did you speak to the boss about a pay rise?
• Claire: Yes. I got everything I asked for and a better car.
• Ben: Wow! WP.

Wrong Person

WP is also used with the meaning "Wrong Person." In this context, it is often forms part of an apology and is sent as an explanation of a message sent in error. For example:

• Beth: I can't wait to get you into bed tonight!
• Gerri: Are you sure, Beth?
• Beth: Oh! Sorry boss! WP!

White People

WP is also sometimes used to with the meaning "White People."

WordPress

In web design, WP most often refers to the "WordPress" CMS (Content management System). Introduced in 2003, "WordPress" is now one of the most popular CMS solutions in use.

Waypoint

In gaming and in some navigation apps (e.g., Wikiloc, Strava and Komoot), WP is often used with the meaning "Waypoint." In this context, a WP is a point through which a route passes. A WP may be just a point of reference, to aid with navigation, or an actual POI (Point Of Interest).

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When I write WP, I mean this:

"Well Played" is one of many definitions of WP.

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

WP
Definition:	Well Played
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition of WP

"Wrong Person" is another common definition for WP.

WP
Definition:	Wrong Person
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Third Definition of WP

"White People" is another common definition for WP.

WP
Definition:	White People
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Fourth Definition of WP

"Word Press" is the most common definition for WP in web design.

WP
Definition:	Word Press
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Specialists

Fifth Definition of WP

"Waypoint" is a common definition for WP in gaming and navigation.

WP
Definition:	Waypoint
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults

Examples of WP in Sentences

Here are examples of WP in conversations:

• Yolanda: I've got the tickets for the concert.
• April: Oh, great! WP!
(Here WP means "Well Played.")

• Carl: What did dad say about the damage to the car?
• Dad: I am dad, What damage to the car?
• Carl: Sorry! WP!
(Here WP means "Wrong Person.")

An Academic Look at WP

As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Dblyoo Pee"), WP is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words. However, WP is not often spoken using its letters. It is usually employed for efficiency in writing and not efficiency in speech.

Example of WP Used in a Text

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