FTW is the acronym for the English expression “For The win”, which means "to victory", in the literal translation into the Portuguese language.
The use of this acronym is very common in the online universe, especially on social networks.
It usually appears at the end of any published text or comment, as a indication that certain content is good or that must be read / seen / heard.
In other words, FTW indicates that a certain thing is “the best”, or that it “makes a difference”. In short, it is an alert so that other people can pay attention to a certain subject or content that is being discussed, as it is of high quality.
Example: "New Woody Allen movie, ftw!”.
However, FTW can also be used as a sign of sarcasm. In this case, the person has to be aware of the context that precedes the acronym FTW.
Of all online environments, the use of FTW is perhaps most common in discussion forums, especially electronic games.
Nobody knows for sure, but the most likely hypothesis suggests that the origin of this acronym and meaning is from the beginning of the first decade of the 21st century, in the television game show
Hollywood Squares.See also the meaning of other common acronyms on the internet, such as: WTF, LOL and BTW.