“DWU” stands for “Don’t Wait Up!”
What does DWU mean?
It means “don’t wait up!”
Someone saying “DWU” is trying to tell you that they don’t want you to wait for them if you’re planning to go somewhere. It’s like saying, “go ahead without me!”
| Abbreviation | Meaning | Emotion |
| DWU | Don’t wait up | Informative |
| Safe for work | Safe for children |
| Yes | Yes |
Examples and other meanings
- “No, no, it’s okay! DWU!”
- Emotion: Informative
- Intention: Telling a person or a group that it’s okay to leave them behind
- “You don’t have to wait up for me, okay! DWU!”
- Emotion: Informative
- Intention: Reassuring someone that their feelings won’t get hurt if they are left behind