A description of build, or a preference for a partner whose weight is in proportion to their height.
| Type | Modern abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Stands for | Height/weight proportionate |
| Documented by | 2005, Craigslist guide to personals acronyms |
HWP belongs to the online personals of the 1990s and 2000s. It is often written as proportional, though proportionate is the usual form. We have not found a reliable date for its first use.
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