SWM

What Does SWM Mean in a Text?

SWM means "Single White Male" and "Straight White Male."

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When I write SWM, I mean this:

meaning of SWM

"Single White Male"

Summary of Key Points

First Definition for SWM

SWM means "Single White Male." This is the most common definition for SWM on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Craigslist, Tinder, Zoosk and Match.com, as well as in texts and on adult chat forums.
SWM
Definition:Single White Male
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults

Second Definition for SWM

SWM also means "Straight White Male":
SWM
Definition:Straight White Male
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults

Example of SWM Used in a Text

SWM
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