w8
Shorthand for weight
W8 is internet slang for "wait," using the number 8 to replace the sound of the letters A-I-T: w8 for me, w8 a sec.
Common in texting and chat, it belongs to the family of alphanumeric abbreviations like gr8 (great) and l8r (later).
Delay until later
- holdupTheft by threat
- trafficMovement along routes
- postponementDelaying to later
- setbackReverse in progress
hindrance · obstruction · lag · stalling · procrastination · rescheduling · slowdown · jam
Delay until later
- durationLength of existence
- intervalDuration between two points
- momentBrief period of time
- schedulePlan of timed events
deadline · countdown · hours · minutes · seconds · eternity · forever · pause
Delay until later
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
- suspenseAnxious uncertainty about outcomes
curiosity · longing · yearning · hope · anxiety · apprehension · foreboding · preparation
Delay until later
- calmFree from agitation
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- composureEmotional self-control
perseverance · resilience · steadfastness · fortitude · self-control · restraint · serenity · equanimity
wait
Delay until later
- holdupTheft by threat
- trafficMovement along routes
- postponementDelaying to later
setback · hindrance · obstruction · lag · stalling · procrastination · rescheduling · slowdown · jam · bottleneck
wait
Delay until later
schedule · deadline · countdown · hours · minutes · seconds · eternity · forever · pause · intermission
wait
Delay until later
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
suspense · curiosity · longing · yearning · hope · anxiety · apprehension · foreboding · preparation · contemplation
wait
Delay until later
composure · perseverance · resilience · steadfastness · fortitude · self-control · restraint · serenity · equanimity · stoicism
wait
Delay until later
attendant · hospitality · restaurant · table · serving · tips · customers · dining · orders · busboy