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HFTW - High Functioning Train Wreck. An individual whose life has become overwhelming either through circumstance or actions and is falling apart. Although they give an occasional clue, they appear just fine to their friends and family. They may or may not also be a High Functioning Alcoholic or High Functioning Addict.
"Bill although appearing fine was an HFTW, but no one knew until he stripped naked while playing golf and continued to play violating the dress code. In hindsight, it was clear his life was falling apart.
HFTW by Petey_G May 17, 2022
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Jenna: "hey Kate, do you use twitter?"
Kate: "I only like HFTWT because I'm interested in fashion"
HFTWT by Chaneln5 September 10, 2022
This is a more splendid subgroup of the "lol" text message phenomena. It directly means "Holy Fuck That Was Funny" and actually triggers 17X the number of neurons in the brain while typing compared to "lol."
Brenda-So I was down on the beach today and Todd said he liked my jeans, that they were the sexiest thing he'd ever seen....i didn't tell him they were his!!

Carrie-HFTWF!!!
HFTWF by Jesse "Murdock" Warren January 20, 2007

Gayborhood 

N. A neighborhood containing homes, clubs, bars, restaurants, and other places of business and entertainment that cater to homosexuals.
"They've opened up a new club in the Gayborhood called the Male Box."
Gayborhood by Mia Shields January 6, 2006
Word of the Day on July 14, 2026
A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.
Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."
kenlet by Norma Y. October 8, 2005
Word of the Day on July 13, 2026

I mean I guess bro

a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.

Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.
"actually... incorrect statement, hope this helps!"
"I mean I guess bro"
Word of the Day on July 12, 2026