Definition of STFW

STFW

interjection

acronym for "search the fucking web". An aggravated response to someone asking a question that can easily be answered by a web search. Also see RTFM.
Person A: Where can I download Chrome?

Person B: STFW.
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Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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thx	Definitions include: "thanks".
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l8r g8r	Definitions include: "later gator".
IMNSHO	Definitions include: acronym for "in my, not so humble opinion".
IDGAFOS	Definitions include: acronym for "I don't give a fuck or shit".
thot	Definitions include: acronym for "that hoe over there".
boof	Definitions include: acronym for "burned out old fart".
sharp	Definitions include: "cool", "phat".
TNA	Definitions include: acronym for "tits and ass."
snag	Definitions include: to acquire.
S/O	Definitions include: acronym for shout-out.
j00r	Definitions include: "your."
SMFH	Definitions include: acronym for "shaking my fucking head".
AC	Definitions include: air conditioning.
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DIAF	Definitions include: acronym for "die in a fire".
kthxbai	Definitions include: "okay, thanks, 'bye".
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BBC	Definitions include: acronym for "big black cock".
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kthx	Definitions include: "ok, thanks."
tht	Definitions include: "that".
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4Q	Definitions include: "fuck you".
*abso-fcking-lutely**	Definitions include: absolutely.
*abso-fckin'-lutely**	Definitions include: very absolutely.
AFU	Definitions include: acronym of "all fucked up."
*all the fcks I give**	Definitions include: meaning caring about everything.
AMF	Definitions include: acronym of "adios mother fucker."
*as fck**	Definitions include: an intensifier.
*as fcked up as a football bat**	Definitions include: 1. To be highly intoxicated on drugs and/or alcohol
ss fck	Definitions include: a person who is stupid or doing something dumb.
BAMF	Definitions include: acronym for "bad-ass mother fucker".
*bend over get fcked**	Definitions include: "Get ready for some serious trouble."
BFD	Definitions include: acronym of "big fucking deal."
BFE	Definitions include: acronym for Butt-Fuck, Egypt.
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soul-searching	Definitions include: self-examination.
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2-10, the	Definitions include: walking, generally as opposed to driving.
3rd degree, the	Definitions include: interrogation.
3 sheets to the wind	Definitions include: extremely intoxicated
411, the	Definitions include: information.
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.	Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting.
about the size of it	Definitions include: a good estimate.
ace in the hole	Definitions include: a secret advantage.
across the board	Definitions include: inclusive.
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ahead of the curve	Definitions include: having an opinion or belief prior to it becoming common or popular.
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webinar	Definitions include: a seminar conducted over the web.
webisode	Definitions include: a (usually short) episode of a television program available via the web.
webspeak	Definitions include: the words and phrases that are (mostly) unique to communication on the world wide web.