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What Does AW Mean?
AW is typically used as a word to express approval or sympathy. It is also an abbreviation used with the meanings "Anyway" and "Attention Whore."Image for AW
When I write AW, I mean this:

"Expression of Approval or Sympathy"
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First Definition of AW
"Expression of Approval or Sympathy" is the most common definition for AW on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.AW | |
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Definition: | Expression of Approval or Sympathy |
Type: | Word |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Second Definition of AW
"Anyway" is a common definition for AW.AW | |
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Definition: | Anyway |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s |
Third Definition of AW
"Attention Whore" is another definition for AW.AW | |
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Definition: | Attention Whore |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Teenagers |
Example of AW Used in a Text
AW
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