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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.- See more words with the same meaning: acronyms (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'acronyms (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "cover your ass." | |
| Definitions include: Acronym for "your mileage may vary." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "face the wall." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "on the other hand". | |
| Definitions include: "pissed off." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "safe for work." | |
| Definitions include: "what do you think". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I miss you so much." | |
| Definitions include: babygirl; girlfriend | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "pick up artist". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Driving While Texting." | |
| Definitions include: "something". | |
| Definitions include: the vulva ("vagina"). | |
| Definitions include: "I am not a quantum physicist". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "cock and ball torture", a form of sexual play. | |
Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: online chatting acronym for "age, sex, location?" That is, an inquiry into a person's age, gender, and location. | |
| Definitions include: the internal portions of some system. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "from the article." | |
| Definitions include: "ta-ta for now", i.e. "goodbye for now." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "what's on your mind". | |
| Definitions include: see ASLR. | |
| Definitions include: to deal with urgent problems (usually at work.) | |
| Definitions include: "penetration tester". | |
| Definitions include: the use of paid employees or contractors - or people who otherwise have a stake - to astroturf. | |
| Definitions include: "cutie." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "safe for work." | |
| Definitions include: a computer system. | |
| Definitions include: high-performing. | |
| Definitions include: in a computing user interface, to present something to the user. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "frequently asked question(s)". | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'fuck': | |
| Definitions include: "fuck you". | |
| Definitions include: absolutely. | |
| Definitions include: very absolutely. | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "all fucked up." | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "adios mother fucker." | |
| Definitions include: an intensifier. | |
| Definitions include: a person who is stupid or doing something dumb. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "bad-ass mother fucker". | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "big fucking deal." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for Butt-Fuck, Egypt. | |
| Definitions include: Stands for big fucking nowhere i.e. suburbs | |
| Definitions include: to over-think something, well beyond what is needed; to consider and reconsider and reconsider again often leading to an inability to make a decision. | |
| Definitions include: A so called friend that's fucking one of your ex-girlfriends or girlfriend without your expressed consent or permission | |
| Definitions include: "butt fuck". | |
| Definitions include: of a person, crazy. | |
Other terms relating to 'search': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "In Search Of." | |
| Definitions include: self-examination. | |
Other terms relating to 'the': | |
| Definitions include: Walking, generally as opposed to driving. | |
| Definitions include: interrogation. | |
| Definitions include: extremely intoxicated | |
| Definitions include: information. | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: A good estimate, term of agreement | |
| Definitions include: a secret advantage. | |
| Definitions include: Inclusive | |
| Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse. | |
| Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing. | |
| Definitions include: of a male, to urinate. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: extremely popular. | |
| Definitions include: taking a passive role. | |
| Definitions include: the bathroom. | |
Other terms relating to 'web': | |
| Definitions include: a person who is famous due to their world-wide web presence. | |
| Definitions include: a seminar conducted over the web. | |
| Definitions include: a (usually short) episode of a television program available via the web. | |
| Definitions include: the words and phrases that are (mostly) unique to communication on the world wide web. | |
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