interjection
FML
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FML (interjection) means Written after describing something that has gone wrong, to express weary frustration or self-pitying despair, usually with a note of humour. Example: “Missed my flight by four minutes. FML.”
interjection
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internet slang, vulgar Written after describing something that has gone wrong, to express weary frustration or self-pitying despair, usually with a note of humour.
"Missed my flight by four minutes. FML."
"Spilled coffee on the laptop the day before the deadline, fml."
How to use FML
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA way of saying my life is a disaster right now, half-jokingly.
When to use it
Profane and casual; almost always tacked on at the end of a post or message rather than used mid-sentence.
Memory tip
The complaint is usually about something small and annoying. Using FML about a genuine tragedy reads as flippant.
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Common pairings
FML moment
seriously, fml
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Etymology
An initialism of fuck my life.
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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.
What is the meaning of FML?
"FML" (interjection) means written after describing something that has gone wrong, to express weary frustration or self-pitying despair, usually with a note of humour.
What is another word for FML?
Other words for "FML" include SMH, kill me now, great, just great.
