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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Other terms relating to 'acronyms (list of)':
tht	Definitions include: "that".
JFTR	Definitions include: acronym for "just for the record".
swass	Definitions include: acronym for "some wild-ass silly shit".
abt	Definitions include: "about".
FAF	Definitions include: acronym for "fine as fuck".
jsmh	Definitions include: acronym for "just shaking my head".
NYE	Definitions include: acronym for "New Year's Eve".
RCH	Definitions include: figuratively, a very small amount.
SIU	Definitions include: acronym for "suck it up".
ITIGBS	Definitions include: acronym for "I think I'm going [to] be sick" or "I think I'm gonna be sick".
witchu	Definitions include: "with you".
DFTT	Definitions include: acronym for "don't feed the troll".
FR	Definitions include: acronym for "for real".
GF	Definitions include: acronym for "girlfriend".
JMO	Definitions include: "just my opinion".
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Other terms relating to 'computer slang':
pathological	Definitions include: of input used to test a program or an algorithm, specifically designed to make the test subject perform as poorly as possible.
bby	Definitions include: "baby".
BBS	Definitions include: acronym for "bulletin board system".
FAQ	Definitions include: acronym for "frequently asked question(s)".
STFU	Definitions include: acronym for "shut the fuck up".
showstopper	Definitions include: a bug that makes hardware or software unusable.
toaster	Definitions include: an underpowered computer.
e-	Definitions include: prefix added to a noun to make it Internet-related.
dox	Definitions include: personal information about a person (for example: their real name, home address, phone number) that has been released on the web.
beermat	Definitions include: unwanted optical media (e.g. CDs) received as junk mail.
ACK	Definitions include: as a question, to enquire whether someone is present.
aggro	Definitions include: aggravation.
RT	Definitions include: acronym for "re-tweet."
sneakernet	Definitions include: a metaphorical computer network for data transfer.
IME	Definitions include: acronym for "in my experience".
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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.
*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.
*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.
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Other terms relating to 'search':
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.
ain't no fun when the rabbit got the gun	Definitions include: Someone being butthurt over having something, they do to others regularly, done to the them
a little on the side	Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner.
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Other terms relating to 'web':
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.