For use in the NYC Metropolitan area; Manhattan specifically. It means Upper West Side (of Manhattan.)
That night spot I mentioned is situated near 86th street and Columbus Ave on the UWS.
by sahmad July 11, 2005
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Man: Hey when is the train coming? Girl: 3:50 Man: Thank you. Girl: uw (as in not in real life its an example people in texting)
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Acronym: University of Wasted Space (aka University of Western Sydney)
Referring to the inverse proportion between the size of the campus and the quality of education.
Gary saw the endless bounds of Penrith Campus and realised why they called this place the University of Wasted Space.

Harry graduated from UWS, but realised that 9000m away - outside of the campus - nobody cares...
by komisha April 20, 2008
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UWS is an acronym for Un Washable Stain, a art movement in South Africa.
"Well crafted tattoos are UWSs"
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The University of Washington aka the best college on the planet. Home of the Huskies . Future bosses of Wazzu grads. If you see someone sportin purple and gold they're probably smarter, sexier, and better than you.
"That Wazzu grad is baggin that UW grad's groceries. Haha, loser."
by Ben Davis March 10, 2005
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Common British abbreviation: Undoubtedly well endowed. Mostly used when adverting to the size of human male primary sexual characteristics.
Two girls watching the gymnastics world cup. "Wow, see this guy in his tights over there? He's so Uwe." "Yeah, totally!"
by Jeff Clever February 5, 2010
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The reason for the ugliness at UW is that 90-95% of the students come from countries where personal hygiene does not exist.
Pat: Hey Ted, take a look at that guy, he hasn't brushed his teeth in ages.
Ted: That is correct Pat, he is one of the 90-95% of ugly UW students.
by Nelly Swanson January 31, 2005
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