interjection
fr
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Fr (interjection) means Short for 'for real', used to insist that what you have just said is true or to agree emphatically with someone. Example: “That exam was harder than the mock, fr.”
interjection
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slang Short for 'for real', used to insist that what you have just said is true or to agree emphatically with someone.
"That exam was harder than the mock, fr."
"fr, I've never been so tired in my life."
adverb
1
slang Genuinely or seriously, used to intensify a statement.
"I fr thought the concert was cancelled."
How to use fr
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short way of saying 'for real' or 'I mean it'.
When to use it
Texting and social media slang, usually written in lower case. Out of place in any formal writing.
Memory tip
Doubling it as fr fr adds emphasis, roughly 'seriously, I mean it'. It can also be a standalone reply meaning 'I agree completely'.
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Common pairings
fr fr
that's fr
no cap fr
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Etymology
An abbreviation of the phrase for real, spread through texting and social media.
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Frequently asked questions
What does fr mean in texting?
It stands for for real. Added to the end of a message it insists the statement is true, and sent on its own it signals strong agreement with what the other person just said.
What does fr fr mean?
It is fr repeated for emphasis, roughly equivalent to 'for real, for real' or 'I am completely serious'. It is stronger than a single fr and common in speech as well as text.
What is the difference between fr and ngl?
fr asserts that something is true or agrees with it. ngl, meaning not gonna lie, introduces an admission the speaker feels slightly awkward about, as in 'ngl, I forgot'.
What is the meaning of fr?
"fr" (interjection) means short for 'for real', used to insist that what you have just said is true or to agree emphatically with someone.
