DWISNWID

What Does DWISNWID Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

DWISNWID means "Do What I Say Not What I Do."

More Observations...

The abbreviation DWISNWID is commonly used humorously to admit hypocrisy. It means that you recognize you've told someone to do something, while you do it differently; i.e., "Follow my instructions, not my example." Of note, it is believed to have first appeared in John Selden's Table-Talk (c. 1654): "Preachers say, 'Do as I say, not as I do.'"

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When I write DWISNWID, I mean this:

DWISNWID means "do as I say; don't follow my example."

Summary of Key Points

"Do What I Say Not What I Do" is, by far, the most common meaning for DWISNWID when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

DWISNWID
Definition:	Do What I Say Not What I Do
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of DWISNWID in Sentences

Here are examples of DWISNWID in conversations:

• Theresa: I thought you said chocolate was off-limits during the diet?
• Ray: I know this looks like chocolate, but it's a health bar.
• Theresa: Classic DWISNWID.

• Saul: I thought we had to work until 5pm today so why are you going home?
• Myles: I'm in charge so it's DWISNWID I'm afraid.

An Academic Look at DWISNWID

DWISNWID is typically used as an imperative (i.e., an order).

Example of DWISNWID Used in a Text

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