Gen Alpha slang · Noun
W
Meaning
W is Gen Alpha slang for a win, a success, used mainly by ages 9–30.
Where it came from
The counterpart to L. Can be applied to a person: "he's a W" means he is reliable.
Tone check
A compliment. Safe in any context.
Used in a sentence
"Massive W."
"That's a W for the whole class."
Peak: 2016–2026
Age range: 9–30
Safe for adults to use
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