What does NMW mean on Snapchat?

Kawter Abed
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While using Snapchat, you may have stumbled across the term NMW, but if you’re not sure what it means, we have everything to know about it.

Snapchat has rapidly evolved to become a unique platform, distinguished by its use of various multimedia editing features and its ability to send disappearing content.

Like every other social media app, Snapchat is filled with slang terms and acronyms that users utilize to communicate with each other more efficiently.

NMW is one popular acronym that is widely used on the multimedia instant messaging platform — but what does it mean? Here’s everything you need to know.

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NMW meaning on Snapchat

On Snapchat, NMW usually stands for ‘No Matter What.’ It is a term often used to indicate unwavering commitment, support, or persistence regardless of the situation or circumstances.

The acronym can be employed in a variety of contexts. For example, a friend could be expressing support during challenging times by saying “I’m here for you NMW.” This indicates that they will be there to provide help or emotional support no matter what the circumstances may be.

Similarly, you might encounter a post saying, “NMW happens, I’m going to the concert,” suggesting that the person is committed to attending the concert regardless of any potential obstacles.

While it’s commonly used on Snapchat, and it often pops up in direct messages, the term is not unique to Snapchat, so you may see people use it on other platforms like Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and more.

If you want to learn more about how to use Snapchat, you can check out some of our other guides here:

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About The Author

Kawter Abed is a London-based Entertainment Writer at Dexerto. She covers celebrity and reality TV news, and the latest viral TikTok trends. Kawter has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Media, and a Master’s in International Journalism. When she's not covering celebrities and TikTok stories, she enjoys reading, binging shows on Netflix, and playing nostalgic Nintendo games. You can contact her at kawter.abed@dexerto.com