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tifu
What does tifu mean?
Tag and subreddit name for storytime confessions where the poster cops to a screw-up — anything from burning dinner to ruining a marriage. Format demands a TL;DR at the bottom because the lead-up is always too long.
"TIFU by replying-all to the entire company with my resignation draft."
Origin
Named after r/TIFU, founded on Reddit in 2012 as a home for self-inflicted catastrophe stories. Post titles almost always start "TIFU by…".
Frequently asked questions
What does "TIFU" mean?
It stands for 'Today I F***ed Up' — a confession post about a recent personal disaster.
How do you use "TIFU" in a sentence?
"TIFU by replying-all to the entire company."
Where does "TIFU" come from?
It comes from the popular r/tifu subreddit on Reddit, where users share stories of their recent blunders.
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