TMW

What does TMW stand for?

That moment when

TMW is an acronym for "that moment when," a phrase often used on social media to share an experience. The acronym precedes a statement that describes the relatable experience.

The phrase is often used by teenagers on Facebook and Twitter to share things that they think other people would think is funny. TMW commonly appears in a meme with an image.

Example

TMW your brother drinks the last soda
TMW you realize that you used TMW in a tweet
TMW you realize that you used TMW in a tweet

Related Slang

That moment whenRemember that time when
TBTThrowback Thursday
MCMMan-crush Monday
WCWWoman-crush Wednesday
FBFFlashback Friday
MemeA piece of media that spreads via the Internet
MemeophobiaFear of being in a viral picture or video
Go viralTo become popular on the Internet

Categories

Social Media
Updated February 28, 2017

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