What does WTW mean on Snapchat?

Kawter Abed
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If you’re a Snapchat user, you might have come across the acronym WTW, and not knowing what it means. Here’s everything you need to know about the meaning of WTW.

Snapchat has become a hub for several different slang terms and acronyms that people use to communicate more efficiently. If you’re out of the loop, however, some of these can often be confusing.

WTW is a term you may have come across while using the app, often in direct messages. But what does WTW mean? Here’s everything you need to know.

WTW meaning

On Snapchat, WTW often stands for ‘What’s The Word?’ and it is used to initiate a conversation, check in with someone, or ask about what’s happening. Essentially, it’s a casual and friendly way to ask, “What’s up?”

For example, a user might send a message saying “WTW” to a friend after a long day. This could be an invitation to discuss their day, share any news, or just chat about random topics.

The use of WTW is completely informal and is more common among younger users who are familiar with Snapchat’s lingo. It adds a layer of convenience to online communication by shortening a frequently asked question into a three-letter acronym.

You will see this term both in direct messages and in public posts such as stories on Snapchat, or in the case of video platforms like TikTok, in video captions.

If you want to learn more about Snapchat and how to use it, you can check out 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