WIYGW
WIYGW
An initialism of "write if you get work," an old-fashioned phrase used as an informal and friendly valediction. The phrase was popularized by the 1940s radio show Matinee with Bob and Ray, in which it served as part of their trademark sign-off. The abbreviated form is only used in written communication. Thanks for such an informative forum post on the subject, Tom! WIYGW A: "Hey, meant to say thanks for lunch earlier!" B: "No problem, it was great catching up. WIYGW"
write if you get work
old-fashioned Used as an informal and friendly valediction. The phrase was popularized by the 1940s radio show Matinee with Bob and Ray, in which it served as part of their trademark sign-off. I'll see you again soon, Tom! Write if you get work. A: "I meant to say thanks for lunch earlier!" B: "No problem, it was great catching up. Write if you get work!"
See also: get, if, work, write
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
Write if you get work
and WIYGW sent. & comp. abb. Good-bye, call me sometime. (A catchphrase, like See you in church, said in imitation of what very good friends might say when parting.) CU. WIYGW.
See also: get, if, work, write
WIYGW
verbSee Write if you get work
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
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