Wait, What? Here's Exactly What 'SWMBO' Means on Social Media
SWMBO meaning.
It seems like every day, there is another new term being used across apps like TikTok and Instagram. From classics like GRWM, TL;DR and TMI to slightly less common abbreviations like FWIW, OOMF, DNI and SWMBO, Gen Z-speak really is like its own language. But what's SWMBO's meaning, exactly?
Used to refer to a woman in someone's life (usually their girlfriend/wife/partner), it's an acronym that's most commonly written in jest.
I'll cover not only what SWMBO means, but also where it originated and examples of how people tend to use it when texting or writing a caption.
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What Does 'SWMBO' Mean on Social Media?
SWMBO means "she who must be obeyed."
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Where Does 'She Who Must Be Obeyed' Come From?
According to an entry on Urban Dictionary, She: A History of Adventure, an 1886 novel by H. Rider Haggard, featured a character named Ayesha who was known as She-who-must-be-obeyed.
Examples of How 'SWMBO' Might Be Used
Most of the time, SWMBO is written on social media or in a text in a joking manner. Here are some examples:
It's SWMBO's birthday and she's obviously calling the shots!
I would've loved to go to the game, but SWMBO wasn't having it.
Trying not to get in trouble with SWMBO.
SWMBO wanted take-out.
SWMBO said, "Go have fun."
