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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TMTOWTDI	Definitions include: acronym for "there's more than one way to do it".
OMW	Definitions include: acronym for "on my way".
RTM	Definitions include: acronym for "read the manual".
SWD	Definitions include: acronym for "sleep when dead".
FUPA	Definitions include: acronym for "fatty upper pussy area".
IYDLIGTFO	Definitions include: acronym for "if you don't like it, get the fuck out".
FYL	Definitions include: acronym for "fuck your life".
HTH	Definitions include: acronym for "hope this helps".
FAQ	Definitions include: acronym for "frequently asked question(s)".
PFO	Definitions include: acronym for "patient fell over", a notation used by doctors in the UK on medical charts.
CRAFT	Definitions include: acronym for "can't remember a fucking thing".
CFNM	Definitions include: acronym for "clothed female, naked male".
TETBITS	Definitions include: acronym for "Too Embarrassed To Buy In The Shops".
CTD	Definitions include: acronym for "circling the drain" (i.e. about to die,) used on medical charts by doctors in the UK.
VD	Definitions include: acronym for verbal diarrhea.
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IIRC	Definitions include: acronym for "if I recall correctly."
walled garden	Definitions include: a set of information services available to subscribers only.
geek out	Definitions include: to be so intoxicated from illegal stimulants that one loses complete control over one's body.
bug	Definitions include: to pester or annoy.
crash	Definitions include: to arrive unexpectedly and uninvited, esp. to a social function such as a party or ceremony.
horked	Definitions include: broken; ruined.
careware	Definitions include: a form of shareware where, in lieu of the "registration" fee, the author asks that users donate to a charity.
beta	Definitions include: marijuana.
leech	Definitions include: a person who downloads without uploading in return.
smoke test	Definitions include: a test of a new, repaired, or modified piece of electronic equipment whereby power is turned on, and people nearby look for smoke.
UL	Definitions include: acronym for "upload".
blow away	Definitions include: to kill, usually with a firearm.
fat-finger	Definitions include: to accidentally press a button or key adjacent to the desired one, e.g. while typing on a keyboard or entering a phone number.
TT4N	Definitions include: "ta-ta for now", i.e. "goodbye for now."
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Other terms relating to 'fuck':
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.
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.
*btchass mother fcker*	Definitions include: a bitch-ass motherfucker.
*brainfck**	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.
*buddy fcker**	Definitions include: a "friend" who is having sex with one of one's girlfriend or one of one's ex-girlfriends, without your expressed consent or permission.
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ISO	Definitions include: acronym for "In Search Of."
soul-searching	Definitions include: self-examination.
Other terms relating to 'the':
101 scoop, the	Definitions include: the real information or the proof, instruction, the know how, where, when, and why about something or someone.
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.
add fuel to the fire	Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse.
against the clock	Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing.
ahead of the curve	Definitions include: having an opinion or belief prior to it becoming common or popular.
aim Archie at the adamant	Definitions include: of a male, to urinate.
a little on the side	Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner.
*all the fcks I give**	Definitions include: meaning caring about everything.
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cewebrity	Definitions include: a person who is famous due to their world-wide web presence.
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.