General
teuf
What does teuf mean?
Used as a verb-like phrase, 'faire la teuf', meaning to party.
"On a fait la teuf toute la nuit. = We partied all night."
Origin
Banlieue and rave-scene verlan from 'fete', widespread since the 1990s. A 'teuffeur' (party-goer / free-party raver) is derived from it, showing how productive the word became.
Frequently asked questions
What does teuf mean?
It's French slang for a party, made by reversing the syllables of 'fete'.
What is a teuffeur?
A party-goer, especially a free-party or rave attendee — a noun built directly from 'teuf'.
Where did teuf come from?
From verlan, used widely in 1990s French youth and rave culture.
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