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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PDQ	Definitions include: acronym for "pretty damned quick" or "pretty darned quick", i.e. quickly.
TBC	Definitions include: acronym for "To Be Continued".
SOHO	Definitions include: acronym for "small office / home office".
tks	Definitions include: "thanks".
ILYLAS	Definitions include: acronym for "I love you like a sister."
POTUS	Definitions include: acronym for "president of the United States".
PICNIC	Definitions include: acronym for "Problem In Chair, Not In Computer".
TYVM	Definitions include: acronym for "thank you very much".
TABs	Definitions include: acronym for "trick-ass bitches".
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RWNJ	Definitions include: acronym for "right-wing nut job".
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PHB	Definitions include: acronym for "pointy-haired boss".
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*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.
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ss fck	Definitions include: a person who is stupid or doing something dumb.
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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.
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411, the	Definitions include: information.
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about the size of it	Definitions include: a good estimate.
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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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webisode	Definitions include: a (usually short) episode of a television program available via the web.
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