Definition of WTF
WTF 
interjection
- acronym for "what the fuck?". Originally used exclusively in text-based communication (text messaging, online chat, etc.,) this term is now also spoken.
WTF are you doing?
Citation from "Obama's Medicare Chief Has Accidental Encounter With Reality, Learns Nothing", Forbes' Business in the Beltway (blog), Daniel J. Mitchell, May 1 2011 blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "25 Signs You Spend Way Too Much Time on Facebook", Miami New Times blogs, Rebecca Salgado, Apr 26 2011 blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).
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Last edited on May 04 2011. Submitted by Brendan O. from NJ, USA on Jun 05 1998.
- acronym for "what the flip".
WTF did he say?
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Last edited on Apr 19 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Apr 18 2013.
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Other terms relating to 'Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "what's on your mind". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "friend of a friend". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "rolling on the floor laughing my fucking ass off". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "way to go". | |
| Definitions include: babygirl; girlfriend | |
| Definitions include: "okay, thanks, 'bye". | |
| Definitions include: "something". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I Am Not A Lawyer." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "if I recall correctly." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "laughing my butt off". | |
| Definitions include: "Oh my God." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "don't feed the troll". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "don't give a fuck." | |
| Definitions include: "what do you think". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Original Poster." | |
Other terms relating to 'censored replacements for offensive terms (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: a lot of; many; much. | |
| Definitions include: censored version of fucking. | |
| Definitions include: "fucking". | |
| Definitions include: a variant of the word shit, commonly used in the UK and Ireland, and playfully used in the United States. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "give a fuck". | |
| Definitions include: "fucking". | |
| Definitions include: Used to replace "Fuck" so as to avoid company firewalls and as a less offensive version. | |
| Definitions include: "cunt". | |
| Definitions include: alternate spelling of "fuck". | |
| Definitions include: a graffiti mural. | |
| Definitions include: censored version of "damn". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "shut the fuck up". | |
| Definitions include: a "polite" replacement for the word "fucking." This word is more acceptable in public, but everyone knows what it means, so it should still not be used in polite company. Also fricking. | |
| Definitions include: an intensifier. | |
| Definitions include: totally repulsive disease-ridden rat of a person. | |
Other terms relating to 'exclamations (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: thank you. | |
| Definitions include: used in conversation to announce or respond to an ordinary event, with the sarcastic implication that the event is newsworthy. | |
| Definitions include: "okay, thanks, bye." | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of displeasure. | |
| Definitions include: a general curse. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation used when one smells something that smells bad. | |
| Definitions include: "for real", i.e. "seriously". | |
| Definitions include: see woot. | |
| Definitions include: interjection of disappointment. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Oh my God", a general-purpose exclamation. | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "big fucking deal." | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of delight upon seeing an attractive person. | |
| Definitions include: a greeting. | |
| Definitions include: shortened version of "okay, thanks, bye." | |
| Definitions include: an exclamation of extreme displeasure; "oh shit". | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'fuck': | |
| Definitions include: "fuck you". | |
| Definitions include: absolutely. | |
| Definitions include: very absolutely. | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "all fucked up." | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "adios mother fucker." | |
| Definitions include: an intensifier. | |
| Definitions include: a person who is stupid or doing something dumb. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "bad-ass mother fucker". | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "big fucking deal." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for Butt-Fuck, Egypt. | |
| Definitions include: Stands for big fucking nowhere i.e. suburbs | |
| Definitions include: to over-think something, well beyond what is needed; to consider and reconsider and reconsider again often leading to an inability to make a decision. | |
| Definitions include: A so called friend that's fucking one of your ex-girlfriends or girlfriend without your expressed consent or permission | |
| Definitions include: "butt fuck". | |
| Definitions include: of a person, crazy. | |
Other terms relating to 'the': | |
| Definitions include: Walking, generally as opposed to driving. | |
| Definitions include: interrogation. | |
| Definitions include: extremely intoxicated | |
| Definitions include: information. | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: A good estimate, term of agreement | |
| Definitions include: a secret advantage. | |
| Definitions include: Inclusive | |
| Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse. | |
| Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing. | |
| Definitions include: of a male, to urinate. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: extremely popular. | |
| Definitions include: taking a passive role. | |
| Definitions include: the bathroom. | |
Other terms relating to 'what': | |
| Definitions include: an attractive female who is likely an actress, model, whatever | |
| Definitions include: "Could you repeat yourself?" | |
| Definitions include: to work as advertised. | |
| Definitions include: "Could you repeat that?" or "I don't understand." | |
| Definitions include: "do what I mean". | |
| Definitions include: "from what I understand". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "for what it's worth". | |
| Definitions include: to hit. | |
| Definitions include: to reprimand. | |
| Definitions include: Head Mother Fucker What In Charge. | |
| Definitions include: "What did you say?" | |
| Definitions include: go ahead and do that, even though I don't agree. | |
| Definitions include: To express empathy. To express understanding of another person's feelings. | |
| Definitions include: statement of resigned acceptance. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "if you know what I mean and I think you do". | |
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