IOW

IOW

An initialism for "in other words," a phrase used to indicate that one is about to restate something in a different way, typically to clarify or simplify it. A: "It will be a challenge to make the playoffs at this point." B: "IOW, we're all but out of it."
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

IOW

interj. in other words. (Initialism. Used in electronic mail and computer forum or news group messages. Not pronounced aloud.) I have heard enough on this point. IOW, shut up.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • HBU
  • FIZZBO
  • WTG
  • GMTA
  • IANA
  • BYOM
  • YKWIM
  • IANAE
  • BTS
  • DYJHI
References in periodicals archive
"Last week against Newport IOW we absolutely took them apart, but the keeper had one of those games where he was simply not going to get beat.
Shephard can't shoulder the goal burden after injury blow
WINNER: 1 x pair of weekend camping tickets to IOW Festival June 10-12 incl.
12TICKETSTO TOBEWON INCLUDES
Worcester's Mark Owen was on target against Newport IoW
Chelmsford are stitched up by Lenton brace for Knitters; DR MARTENS PREMIER
The IOW is the first major music event of the summer and it will be the hottest weekend going.
GET READY TO ROCK; FESTIVAL SPECIAL
The Knitters now face potential six-pointers when they host Merthyr this Saturday, then travel to in-form Newport IoW on Tuesday week.
FOOTBALL: Hinckley sucked back into drop zone; Crawley Town 1 Hinckley United 0
As well as playing their four Western Division neighbours, Burton also head south to spend a weekend on the Isle of Wight when they meet Newport IoW.
Villa thriller on the agenda for Moors; NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL
PHARRELL Williams was due to play IoW last night but was stranded at Heathrow.
3am: Nic's gallant Gallagher
Mr McLaren won't last a year as England amanger.- GORDON NX7431, HMP Parkhurst, Newport, IOW.
Letter: BRING BACK BECKS
Cambray, of Ryde, IoW, told Portsmouth crown court: "It was like a crashing aeroplane."
'L' driver tells of tot crash hell
KO Cup semi-final: IoW 56 (J Bunyan 13) Workington 38 (C Stonehewer 15).
Speedway: No takeover insists Lynch
David Nutton, 38, of Newport, IoW, admitted checking the police computer for Vaughan Evans.
Paedo case cop is jailed
is Orlando and the winners are: Sandra Jenner, West Sussex; Kate O'Donoghue, London; Yvonne Doherty, Liverpool; Stuart Antcliff, Hull; Ms Annette Hayward, Worcs; Miss V Groom, Northants; Willaim Bairstow, West Yorks; James Trice, Essex; Mr J Spencer, IOW; Mrs P Williams, Norfolk.
Travel: Mobile winners
BBC RADIO SOLENT TROPHY: 1 S Tresarrieu (IOW); 2 R Morton (IOW), 3 P Thorp (Hull).
Speedway: Eastbourne win Pedersen race
Despite TV appeals, no new clues to the 6ft schoolboy's disappearance surfaced until the unnamed prisoner revealed that human remains could be found in the field near Sandown, IoW.
DIG FOR MISSING BOY