STFU
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for STFU, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Interjection — An abbreviation of "shut the fuck up", used online and in text messages to tell someone forcefully to stop talking.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. interjection vulgar slang
An abbreviation of "shut the fuck up", used online and in text messages to tell someone forcefully to stop talking.
“STFU, nobody asked for your opinion.”
2. interjection vulgar slang
An expression of disbelief or delighted shock at surprising news, roughly equivalent to "no way" or "you're kidding".
“STFU, you actually got the job?”
How to Use Stfu
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Vulgar. Fine in casual chat between friends, never appropriate in professional writing.
Etymology
An initialism of "shut the fuck up", from internet and text-message shorthand.
Full origin of STFU →Frequently Asked Questions
What does STFU stand for?
It stands for "shut the fuck up". It is written far more often than it is spoken aloud, and when it is spoken people usually say the letters individually rather than the full phrase.
Is STFU always aggressive?
Not always. Between friends it is often jokey, and the second sense — reacting to surprising news — carries no hostility at all. Tone depends heavily on the relationship; to a stranger or a colleague it reads as a genuine insult.
What is the difference between STFU and GTFO?
STFU tells someone to stop talking; GTFO ("get the fuck out") tells them to leave. Both can also be used as expressions of disbelief, but GTFO leans more towards "I don't believe you" while STFU leans towards "I'm stunned".