tf
Tf (abbreviation) means Short for 'the fuck', used in messages and speech to add force or disbelief to a question or exclamation. Example: “tf is going on in this group chat”
How to Use Tf
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishText shorthand for 'the fuck', used to show shock or annoyance.
Vulgar and informal; almost always lowercase in messages.
Because the f stands for a swear word, tf carries the same offensiveness as saying it aloud.
Trace the full origin ↓Fill the Gap
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_____ is going on in this group chat
Etymology
An initialism of 'the fuck', clipped from 'what the fuck'.
Synonyms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between tf and wtf?
Wtf is 'what the fuck' and works as a complete reaction on its own. Tf is just 'the fuck' and normally sits inside a sentence in place of the fuller phrase, as in 'tf are you doing' or 'who tf is that'.
Is tf rude?
Yes. It stands in for a swear word, so it is fine between friends in casual messages but not appropriate at work, in school assignments or in anything formal.
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