Definition of a FAQ

FAQ

noun

acronym for "frequently asked question(s)". Used frequently in computing.
As part of the documentation work for the next version, we need to update the FAQ list.
- See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Nov 08 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
a compiled list of frequently asked questions along with their answers. Prior to the existence of the world-wide web, these would often be posted periodically to discussion lists.
As part of the documentation work for the next version, we need to update the FAQ.
- See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Nov 08 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
acronym for "facts and questions".
Last edited on Jan 22 2016. Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 22 2016.

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TTYS	Definitions include: acronym for "talk to you soon".
NGL	Definitions include: acronym for "not gonna lie" i.e. "not going to lie".
TYSM	Definitions include: acronym for "thank you so much".
ROTFL	Definitions include: acronym for "rolling on the floor laughing".
biffle	Definitions include: pronunciation of BFFL.
ILU2	Definitions include: acronym for "I love you too".
kthanksbye	Definitions include: shortened version of "okay, thanks, bye."
IANACL	Definitions include: acronym for "I am not a constitutional lawyer".
asf	Definitions include: acronym for "as fuck".
1432	Definitions include: "I love you too".
ROFLMAO	Definitions include: acronym for "rolling on floor laughing my ass off".
RN	Definitions include: acronym for "right now".
give af	Definitions include: "give a fuck".
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BFFL	Definitions include: acronym for "best friend(s) for life".
JFC	Definitions include: acronym for "Jesus Fucking Christ".
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k	Definitions include: abbreviated form of "okay".
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gender bender	Definitions include: a male who acts like a female or vice versa.
hacktivism	Definitions include: activism via hacking.
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aks	Definitions include: "ask".
AMA	Definitions include: "ask me anything".
ask	Definitions include: a request.
ask away	Definitions include: "Ask any questions that you'd like."
ask (one) out	Definitions include: to ask a person on a date.
don't ask.	Definitions include: a response to a question indicating that the asker doesn't want to know the answer.
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