GRWM stands for “get ready with me”: a video where someone gets ready in front of viewers, choosing clothes, doing make-up and chatting about their plans. GRWM for my first day at work. It also works as a noun: I filmed a GRWM. It's social media language; in normal speech, say a video of me getting ready.
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GRWM = get ready with me; a GRWM video; GRWM for + event
- I filmed a GRWM before my graduation ceremony.
- Her GRWM video shows how she chooses clothes for a rainy day.
- GRWM for my first day at the new office.
What changed
First versionGRWM to my friend's wedding!
RevisionGRWM for my friend's wedding!
You go to a wedding, so to seems natural after GRWM too. But get ready combines with for: get ready for a wedding, for work, for a date. To comes after get ready only before a verb: get ready to leave.
OOTD shows the finished look; GRWM shows the way there, from pyjamas to the front door. A tutorial teaches one skill step by step, while in a GRWM the creator may just chat while getting ready.
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Complete the expansion of GRWM: Get ready ___ me.
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with — The W stands for with: get ready with me. Get ready for me would mean “prepare for my arrival”, a completely different idea.
Write a caption for a video of you getting ready for an event. Use GRWM for and name the event.
GRWM for an early train journey: comfortable shoes and a warm jacket.
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