“DWS” stands for “Dealing With Sh#t”
What does DWS mean?
DWS can have multiple meanings: dealing with sh#t, dats wassup, and something else that I don’t want to bring up. Most commonly, it’s when someone is telling you they are going through a difficult situation (and usually need time away).
| Abbreviation | Meaning | Emotion |
| DWS | Dealing with sh#t | Frustration |
| Safe for work | Safe for children |
| No | No |
Examples and other meanings
- “Yeah, sorry I’ve been MIA, just been DWS!”
- Emotion: Informative
- Intention: They’re letting you know that they’re going through some things right now.
- “We are just DWS! It will pass.”
- Emotion: Energetic
- Intention: If someone is trying to should encouraging—like telling you a storm in life will pass, they might use “DWS!”