Latin small letter w

A standalone W usually means “nice one” or “that’s a win.” After you share good news, it is a tiny cheer.

Before a noun, W gives that thing a thumbs-up. “W game” praises the game; “W parent” praises the parent. You do not need an actual contest.

What does w/ mean?

It means “with.” In the English phrase “coffee w/ milk,” the slash marks an abbreviation, not a victory reaction. Leave a space before the following word. Use this in informal notes; spell out “with” in formal English prose.

Why is W called double u?

Its English name comes from writing the sound with paired u’s. The letter evolved from that doubled spelling for the sound at the start of English “win,” rather than being invented independently. The name preserves that ancestry even when your font makes W look like joined v’s.