Entity: WTF
WTF is an initialism commonly used as a slang term to express anger, impatience, surprise, confusion, shock, disbelief, or frustration without explicit vulgarity. It stands for 'What The Fuck' and is often accompanied by a question mark to emphasize the incredulity or outrage of the speaker.
WTF
Etymology
The initialism 'WTF' stands for 'What The Fuck'. It is commonly used in informal contexts to express strong emotions without using explicit vulgarity.
Definition
WTF is an informal expression used to convey strong emotions such as anger, impatience, surprise, confusion, shock, disbelief, or frustration.
Historical Context
The term 'WTF' originated as internet slang in the early 2000s and has since become widely used in online communication, text messaging, and social media platforms.
Cultural Significance
WTF has become a ubiquitous expression in modern popular culture, often used in memes, online forums, and everyday conversations to convey incredulity or outrage.
Related Concepts
- What The Hell (WTH)
- Oh My God (OMG)
- Laughing Out Loud (LOL)
See Also
An informal expression used to convey strong emotions such as anger, impatience, surprise, confusion, shock, disbelief, or frustration.