DNW

What Does DNW Mean in a Text?

DNW means "Do Not Want." The abbreviation DNW is a statement declaring that a person does not want to see, hear or do something.

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When I write DNW, I mean this:

meaning of DNW

DNW means "Do Not Want."

Summary of Key Points

"Do Not Want" is the most common definition for DNW on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
DNW
Definition:Do Not Want
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of DNW in Sentences

Here are examples of DNW being used in conversations:
  • Geoff: Are you going out tonight?
  • Lewis: Don't think so. I really DNW to.
  • Anna: Do you think he'll like your new dress?
  • Mary: I hope so! I DNW him to miss me. It cost a fortune!

An Academic Look at DNW

As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Dee Enn Dublyu"), DNW is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.

DNW is also classed as a double negativ. -->

Example of DNW Used in a Text

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See Also

IDW (I Don't Want) IDWT (I Don't Want To) YDWTK (You Don't Want To Know) IDWTK (I Don't Want To Know) DFLI (Don't Feel Like It) DG (Don't Go) DNK (Do Not Know) DNP (Do Not Post) DWEET (Do It) IDNK (I Do Not Know) IDWTAI (I Don't Wanna Talk About It)

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