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f in the chat
What does f in the chat mean?
A semi-ironic show of sympathy. You say it (or just type 'F') when someone takes an L, big or small, a missed shot, a dumped player, a deleted tweet. The tone is mock-solemn; nobody is actually mourning, but they're acknowledging the loss.
"His mic cut out mid-pitch. F in the chat."
Origin
Shortened from 'Press F to pay respects,' a quick-time prompt in the 2014 game Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare's funeral scene. Twitch and YouTube chats turned it into a flood of single-letter Fs whenever anything sad or embarrassing happened, and 'F in the chat' became the shorthand.
Frequently asked questions
What does F in the chat mean?
It's a streamer-era way to pay respects: viewers type "F" in chat to mark any loss, big or small.
How do you use F in the chat in a sentence?
"He lost the whole run on the last level — F in the chat, everyone."
Where does F in the chat come from?
It originated from a "Press F to pay respects" prompt in the game Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, which became a widespread meme in streaming chats.
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