FWIW
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For what it's worth. Used when offering an opinion or piece of information that may or may not be helpful. Peak 'I'm just saying' energy. Another elder-internet classic.
Translation for Parents
FWIW means 'for what it's worth.' It's the internet version of raising your hand and saying 'I know nobody asked, but...' Your kid probably doesn't use this one either. It's firmly in parent/millennial territory. Which means you can use it freely because nobody under 20 will even notice.
Examples
“FWIW I think you were right”
“For what it's worth, I think you were right”
Cringe Score
Safe to use
So elder-internet it's almost retro. Like wearing a vintage band tee. Nobody will cringe, some people might think it's cool in an 'I remember when the internet had manners' kind of way.
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Last Verified
2026-02-25
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