OMW

Leaving right now

OMW is texting shorthand for "on my way," indicating you're headed somewhere: OMW, be there in 10.

The lowercase version omw is equally common.

Sometimes used loosely to mean "leaving soon" rather than literally in transit.

texting

on my way

ETA · running late · text slang · abbreviation · shorthand · messaging · SMS · chat · reply · notification

acronym

abbreviation

Shortened word form

SMS language · chatspeak · digital communication · quick reply · social media · instant message · keyboard shortcut · truncation · brevity · typing

Categories
Opposites
movement status

OMWstaying put

Remaining in place

not moving · staying home · can't make it · going nowhere · stationary

arrival state

OMWhere

In this location

I'm here · arrived · made it · present · running late

commitment to attend

OMWcan't make it

bailing · canceling · running late

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated G