In piracy, a RAW release is one which is unaltered from the source material. Compare to scanlations, decensored releases, etc.
by Kriegg December 07, 2015
by Benny E Boy August 10, 2019
Rules As Written. Used by players of D&D and other RPGs to indicate a literal interpretation of the rules, often to gain some unintended, overpowering game effect.
Using 20 different splatbooks, Marty's character overshadowed the rest of the party; he refused to change anything, arguing that the RAW supported his case.
by valerette October 22, 2008
When a song is really emotional, we absolutely have to say RAW because I decided that we had to say it.
by lucinetteba January 18, 2022
by Xiile June 23, 2004
RAW stands for "Rule as Written."
Rules As Written, sometimes contrasted with Rules As Intended or Rules As Interpreted (both entirely separate concepts, unfortunately ambiguously abbreviated to RAI)
Rules As Written, sometimes contrasted with Rules As Intended or Rules As Interpreted (both entirely separate concepts, unfortunately ambiguously abbreviated to RAI)
by UrbanJackal90210 March 04, 2019
lady gaga fan 1: hey lady gaga fan 2, how does lady gaga like her steak?
lady gaga fan 2: uhm... everyones heard the joke already.. raw raw raw. ha.ha. not funny anymore
lady gaga fan 1: aw D:
lady gaga fan 2: uhm... everyones heard the joke already.. raw raw raw. ha.ha. not funny anymore
lady gaga fan 1: aw D:
by LeesaMeesa April 18, 2010