FASHO

What Does FASHO Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

FASHO means "For Sure."

More Observations...

It is an abbreviation of the expression "For Sure." It is used to show agreement (i.e., to say 'yes'). FASHO may sometimes be considered an emphatic way of saying 'yes' (similar to HY (Hell Yes)), but is often just used as a 'cool' way of indicating agreement (more like YEP (Yes)). FASHO is one of many ways of abbreviating the term "For Sure." Others include 4SHO, FOSHIZZLE and FOSHO. The term FASHO appears in the title or lyrics of many rap songs. Florida rapper Gazzy 'Lil Pump' Garcia released a song in 2019, entitled FASHO FASHO. (Warning: Explicit lyrics.)

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When I write FASHO, I mean this:

FASHO basically means 'yes.'

Summary of Key Points

"For Sure" is, by far, the most common meaning for FASHO when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

FASHO
Definition:	For Sure
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of FASHO in Sentences

Here are examples of FASHO in conversations:

• Mom: Are you coming to the cinema with us tonight?
• Kyle: FASHO!
• Mom: Pardon?
• Kyle: Yes mum.

• Toni: Do you think I should ask her out?
• Ray: FASHO!

An Academic Look at FASHO

FASHO is a slang word. Slang refers to words, phrases and uses of language that are regarded as very informal and which are often restricted to a special context or a particular group of users. FASHO can also be considered a neologism (i.e., a newly coined word or term which has emerged into everyday usage). Some neologisms are formally accepted into mainstream language (at which point, they cease to be neologisms), and some wither until they can longer be considered everyday terms. A neologism can be:

• A completely new word (e.g., oversharers).
• A new combination of existing words (e.g., digital detox).
• A new meaning for an existing word (e.g., sick).

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we would have just said "For Sure," instead of typing FASHO.

Example of FASHO Used in a Text

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