FML
3 synonyms for FML, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Interjection — Written after describing something that has gone wrong, to express weary frustration or self-pitying despair, usually with a note of humour.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use FML
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
FML moment
seriously, fml
Profane and casual; almost always tacked on at the end of a post or message rather than used mid-sentence.
Etymology
An initialism of fuck my life.
Full origin of FML →Frequently asked questions
What does FML stand for?
Fuck my life. It is posted after some minor disaster to express exaggerated, often jokey, despair.
What is the difference between FML and SMH?
FML is about something bad happening to you, while SMH — shaking my head — is disapproval of something someone else did or said. FML is self-directed; SMH points outwards.
