tf
3 synonyms for tf, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Abbreviation — Short for 'the fuck', used in messages and speech to add force or disbelief to a question or exclamation.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use tf
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tf is this
who tf
tf you mean
tf are you doing
Vulgar and informal; almost always lowercase in messages.
Etymology
An initialism of 'the fuck', clipped from 'what the fuck'.
Full origin of tf →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between tf and wtf?
Wtf is 'what the fuck' and works as a complete reaction on its own. Tf is just 'the fuck' and normally sits inside a sentence in place of the fuller phrase, as in 'tf are you doing' or 'who tf is that'.
Is tf rude?
Yes. It stands in for a swear word, so it is fine between friends in casual messages but not appropriate at work, in school assignments or in anything formal.
