ICW
What Does ICW Mean in a Text?
ICW means "In Connection With" and "I Can't Wait."The abbreviation ICW is most often used with the meaning "In Connection With" when making reference to the subject of a message or reason for making contact.
ICW is also used with the meaning "I Can't Wait" to express eagerness and excitement at the prospect of an event.
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When I write ICW, I mean this:
ICW usually refers to the reason for contact.
Summary of Key Points
First Definition for ICW
ICW means "In Connection with." This is the most common definition for ICW on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter).ICW | |
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Definition: | In Connection with |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Second Definition for ICW
This meaning was also noted:ICW | |
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Definition: | I Can't Wait |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of ICW in Sentences
Here are examples of ICW being used in conversations:- Boss: I need to talk to you.
- Geoff: Sure. ICW? (Here, ICW means "In Connection With.)
- Brynn: You're looking happy.
- Mick: ICW for the weekend! I'm going away with Jo. (Here, ICW means "I Can't Wait.)
An Academic Look at ICW
Whether used with the meaning "In Connection With" or "I Can't Wait," ICW is an intialism abbreviation. This means that it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Eye See DBLYOO"). Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we might have said something like "With Regards To" instead of using ICW with the meaning "In Connection With."Example of ICW Used in a Text
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WAYOA (What Are You On About?) WAYTA (What Are You Talking About) WDYWTTA (What Do You Want To Talk About?) WRUTA (What Are You Talking About?)Quiz
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