English Explanatory Dictionary

for the win

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Being the best; being great, awesome, amazing or spectacular; sure to succeed (used as a term of approval, similar to long live)

Pronunciation

En-au-for the win.ogg

Word forms

for the win FTW 4tw

Etymology

From earlier use by radio and television sports announcers, describing a play that results in a win, bringing the game to a conclusion.

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