SFTW
What Does SFTW Mean in a Text?
SFTW means "Sorry For The Wait."Image for SFTW
When I write SFTW, I mean this:
"Sorry For The Wait"
Summary of Key Points
"Sorry For The Wait" is the most common definition for SFTW on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.| SFTW | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Sorry For The Wait |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at SFTW
As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Ess Eff Tee Double-Yoo"), SFTW is classified as an initialism abbreviation.Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are abbreviations spoken as words (e.g., GOAT, NATO).
What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we might have said something like "xx" instead of SFTW.Example of SFTW Used in a Text
SFTW
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See Also
CWTCU (can't wait to see you) DWU (don't wait up) HOLD UP (delay, please wait, robbery) ICW (I can't wait) W8 (wait) WAM (wait a minute) WAS (wait and see) WFI (wait for it)Quiz
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