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F

F

9.9
A single letter people type online to show respect or sympathy after something bad happens
  • interjection
  • /ɛf/
  • Slang
translation icon : F

Examples

  • If anyone doesn't believe in you, you know, F them, like forget about them.

  • When someone loses a loved one, we often respond with an F to show our condolences and respect.

  • During the memorial service, people came together and pressed F to pay their respects to the deceased.

  • In the online game, players were encouraged to type F in the chat to honor the fallen character.

Idioms

9.7

To use the F-word to shock people

to drop the f-bomb
  • Offensive
9.9

Say the rude word 'fuck', often in a situation where it surprises or offends people

Compounds

atomic F-bomb
  • Offensive
8.5

A very strong use of the F-word that shocks people

F clef
  • Specialized
8.8

A symbol on the staff that marks the F below middle C for low voices and instruments

F layer
  • Specialized
8.2

The top part of the atmosphere contains many free electrons and helps radio signals travel long distances

f number
  • Specialized
7.5

A value that shows how wide a camera lens opens to let light in

F region
  • Specialized
8.6

A high layer of the atmosphere about 90 to 600 miles above Earth that reflects radio waves for long-distance communication

penicillin F
  • Specialized
3.9

A natural medicine that treats infections caused by bacteria

the f-word
  • Offensive
9.9

A polite way to talk about the very rude word 'fuck' without saying it

Surface Forms

F main

Etymology

The chat use of F comes from a video game message 'Press F to pay respects', and people now type F online to show quick sympathy or an ironic condolence.