- This term probably originated in cellphone text messaging, where someone found it easiest to innovatively explain a cool situation with just three letters--"WTE"--rather than a full phrase or explanation.
WTE (1)
adjective; acronym
A term literally meaning “Wow, Total Erection!” but that can be used to describe anything that one believes is really cool.
Etymology : Acronym of wow! + total + erection. This phrase was first utilized through text messaging and instant messaging to quickly type and get the point across that a particular event, person, or thing is especially noteworthy of attention.
Source : “I have no finals!” “WTE!” –friend (December 2008)
Last modified: 9 December 2010