adjective
DTF
dee-tee-EF
DTF (adjective) means willing to have casual sex, with no expectation of a relationship. Most often stated in dating app profiles and messages. Example: “His bio just said 25, in town for the weekend, DTF.”
adjective
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vulgar slang Willing to have casual sex, with no expectation of a relationship. Most often stated in dating app profiles and messages.
"His bio just said 25, in town for the weekend, DTF."
"She made it clear she wasn't DTF and just wanted a drink."
How to use DTF
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUp for casual sex.
When to use it
Blunt and vulgar; used almost entirely on dating apps and in private messages. Written more than spoken.
Memory tip
Down here means willing, as in down to go. DTF states availability, not a compliment about anyone.
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Easily confused with
DTR →
FWB
Common pairings
are you DTF
DTF tonight
not DTF
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Etymology
An initialism of down to fuck.
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Frequently asked questions
What does DTF stand for?
Down to fuck, meaning open to casual sex with no strings attached. It is standard shorthand on dating apps.
What is the difference between DTF and DTR?
They are near-opposites. DTF means down to fuck, an offer of casual sex, while DTR means define the relationship, a conversation about becoming a proper couple.
What is the meaning of DTF?
"DTF" (adjective) means willing to have casual sex, with no expectation of a relationship. Most often stated in dating app profiles and messages.
What is another word for DTF?
Other words for "DTF" include up for it, down, game.
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