MFW

English

Etymology

Originated on 4chan.

Phrase

MFW

1. (Internet slang) Initialism of my face when ....

Usage notes

• Precedes a description of a situation, or follows on online post or a text message, suggesting that the material being referred to elicited a certain facial expression from the writer (disgusted, upset, envious, etc.). Usually also accompanied by an Internet meme graphic, or an emoji or other emoticon, of a humorous face illustrating the expressed emotion.

Related forms

• TFW

See also

• MRW

Anagrams

• WFM, WMF