Slang meaning
What does WCW mean?
WCW means “woman crush Wednesday.” It is a hashtag or caption people use, usually on a Wednesday, to celebrate a woman they admire, from a girlfriend to a favourite athlete.
Updated 6 October 2026
WCW means “woman crush Wednesday”: a weekly post or hashtag celebrating a woman you admire.
What WCW can mean
1. Woman crush Wednesday
The everyday meaning. Someone shares a picture of a woman and adds #WCW. The “crush” might be romantic, or it might be pure admiration for her talent, style or courage: a sister, a singer, a mentor.
2. A wrestling promotion
WCW was also World Championship Wrestling, a US wrestling company that closed in 2001. Wrestling fans still bring it up, usually with older clips, so context will tell you which one is meant.
How people use it on Instagram and Facebook
Instagram captions
A portrait or a shared moment, a line explaining why she matters, and #WCW. Friends often tag each other, so a caption can double as a public thank-you.
Stories
A repost of someone else’s picture with “WCW” across it is the quick version. It is mostly a one-tap compliment and rarely explained.
Facebook posts
Less hashtag-heavy there. People write “WCW” or “woman crush Wednesday” in plain text under a photo of a partner or relative.
Business accounts
Some shops and creators spotlight a customer, collaborator or female founder on Wednesdays. It works best when the person has agreed to be featured.
WCW in real conversations
- CaptionWCW: my gran, 82, still beats everyone at dominoes. #WCW
- Story replywcw 💛 she finished her first marathon today
- Instagram commentshe’s a wcw every day of the week honestlystop, you’re making me blush
- Direct messagei posted you as my wcw, hope that’s okok?? i’m screaming 😭 thank you
How to reply to WCW
Questions people ask
Is WCW always romantic?
No. Many posts are admiration for a friend, relative or role model. If you are unsure, read the caption: a line about her kindness points to platonic, while heart-eye emojis and compliments on looks lean romantic.
What is the male equivalent of WCW?
MCM, “man crush Monday.” It works the same way, with Monday in place of Wednesday.
Should I ask before tagging someone as my WCW?
It is polite to, especially for a friend or colleague. A public post can be a nice surprise, but some people prefer not to be labelled a “crush” in front of their followers.
Does WCW mean anything in wrestling?
Yes. World Championship Wrestling was a US wrestling promotion, which is why the letters also show up under nostalgic wrestling clips. The two meanings are unrelated.
Related slang
- MCMMCM means “man crush Monday”: a weekly post or tag celebrating a man you admire or fancy.
- FBFFBF means Flashback Friday: a caption or hashtag for posting an old photo or memory on a Friday.
- TBTTBT means Throwback Thursday: the habit of posting an old photo or memory on a Thursday, often with #tbt.
- baeBae is an affectionate nickname for a partner, crush or someone you care about a lot.
- bestieBestie means best friend, and it is also a casual, friendly way to address someone online.
- OOTDA post showing what someone is wearing today; OOTD is short for “outfit of the day,” and the caption often says where it's from.
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