{"id":350879,"date":"2021-10-10T15:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-10-10T12:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-does-nfw-mean-and-how-do-i-use-it\/"},"modified":"2021-10-10T15:00:09","modified_gmt":"2021-10-10T12:00:09","slug":"what-does-nfw-mean-and-how-do-i-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-nfw-mean-and-how-do-i-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Does \u201cNFW\u201d Mean, and How Do I Use It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a272f74153eb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a272f74153eb\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-nfw-mean-and-how-do-i-use-it\/#No_Fing_Way\" >No F***ing Way!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-nfw-mean-and-how-do-i-use-it\/#The_History_of_NFW\" >The History of NFW<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-nfw-mean-and-how-do-i-use-it\/#NFW_in_Surprise\" >NFW in Surprise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-nfw-mean-and-how-do-i-use-it\/#NFW_as_a_Forceful_No\" >NFW as a Forceful No<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-nfw-mean-and-how-do-i-use-it\/#How_to_Use_NFW\" >How to Use NFW<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What Does \u201cNFW\u201d Mean, and How Do I Use It?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-752934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/man-surprised-laptop.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/man-surprised-laptop.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/man-surprised-laptop.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Man lifting glasses and looking shocked at a laptop screen\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/shocked-africanamerican-millennial-guy-looking-laptop-1329349496\">Prostock-studio\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cNFW!\u201d Not sure what this means? It\u2019s a common expression across the internet. Read on to learn how to use this handy way of expressing your surprise.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Fing_Way\"><\/span>No F***ing Way!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NFW is one of the most popular acronyms on the internet. It <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly stands for two phrases: \u201cno freaking way,\u201d or more commonly, \u201cno fucking way.\u201d Both of these essentially have the same meaning, though the latter is a more aggressive form.<\/p>\n<p>You use NFW when you want to convey intense disbelief, shock, or surprise at a situation or piece of information you just learned about, whether it\u2019s good or bad. For example, if a friend tells you that they just went skydiving yesterday, you might say, \u201cNFW! That\u2019s so cool!\u201d On the other hand, if someone tells you that their phone has been hacked, you might say, \u201cNFW! That sucks!\u201d You can also use it to say that something is completely impossible.<\/p>\n<p>In a lot of ways, NFW is similar to another popular internet acronym, \u201cOMG.\u201d It should not be confused with \u201cNW,\u201d which normally means \u201cno worries.\u201d You might also get it confused with \u201cNSFW,\u201d which means \u201cnot safe for work.\u201d NFW can be used in either uppercase or lowercase without changing its meaning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Does &#8220;NSFW&#8221; Mean, and How Do You Use It?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_History_of_NFW\"><\/span>The History of NFW<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The phrases \u201cno way\u201d and \u201cno f***ing way\u201d have been in use for a very long time as informal expressions of disbelief. They are shortened versions of sentences like \u201cThere is no way.\u201d The Cambridge English Dictionary says people can also use these phrases to say a forceful no, such as \u201cNo freaking way can you borrow my car,\u201d or surprise.<\/p>\n<p>NFW started gaining use in the 1990s when the primary form of communication was chatting systems like IRC and Usenet, and people were looking for ways to save screen space on characters. It then spread to the rest of the internet in the early 2000s.\u00a0The first entry for NFW on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbandictionary.com\/define.php?term=nfw\">Urban Dictionary<\/a> was posted in January 2003, which means its definition predates many of the acronyms we\u2019ve covered here.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, it\u2019s seen fairly consistent use over the years. It\u2019s a common sight on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> websites like Twitter, text groups with friends, and even the media. You\u2019ve likely seen characters say these phrases on TV shows and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">movies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NFW_in_Surprise\"><\/span>NFW in Surprise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-752938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/woman-covering-mouth-surprised.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Woman wearing glasses and covering her mouth in surprise\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/closeup-portrait-surprised-young-handsome-blonde-308967629\">WAYHOME studio\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The most common way to use NFW is as an expression of surprise. You can use NFW to convey both positive feelings and negative feelings. Let\u2019s say your significant other tells you, \u201cI just got us tickets to see the biggest production in town next week!\u201d If you\u2019re excited about seeing the show, you might say, \u201cNFW! That sounds amazing!\u201d Conversely, if your friend tells you that they broke their leg, you might say, \u201cNFW! I hope it didn\u2019t hurt too bad!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You can also say it to express that you\u2019re genuinely impressed by someone\u2019s accomplishment and to point out that it\u2019s something difficult to achieve. For example, if your sibling\u2019s book gets published, you might say, \u201cNFW! That\u2019s incredible!\u201d This not only shows your surprise, but it also conveys to someone that it\u2019s a big deal.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NFW_as_a_Forceful_No\"><\/span>NFW as a Forceful No<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-752939\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/man-gross-disgusted.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Man with a disgusted reaction\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/ew-gross-young-man-disgusted-expression-1033901719\">Master1305\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The other, less common way to use NFW is to say it towards the start of a sentence to indicate an emphatic no.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if someone tells you that you should try running a marathon, you might say, \u201cNFW can I do that. I might pass out.\u201d This means you don\u2019t think that you could run that marathon, no matter how hard you tried.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use it to indicate that something is impossible, which is the most literal meaning of the phrase. For example, let\u2019s say someone asks if you can finish a long and difficult task in under an hour. You might say \u201cNFW.\u201d This lets them know that you believe that it\u2019s impossible to finish in the given time frame.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_NFW\"><\/span>How to Use NFW<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To use NFW, add it to sentences when you want to convey genuine, intense surprise at something that just h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ened. It normally comes with an exclamation point. Don\u2019t forget that you can use it in both uppercase and lowercase.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few examples of NFW in action:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cNFW, dude! That\u2019s amazing.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cNFW am I going to jump off that cliff. That\u2019s scary.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cnfw, I didn\u2019t think that could even happen.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to grow your vocabulary of English terms, then we have plenty more where that came from. 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