FS

What Does FS Mean?

FS means "For Sure," "For Sale," "Full Service," and "F*ck's Sake." Here is more information about each of these definitions of FS, with examples of use.

For Sure

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FS is often used with the meaning "for sure" to express emphatic agreement. It means the same as terms such as "definitely" or "dead right." For example:

  • Toni: "Are you coming tonight?"
  • Jo: FS. I wouldn't miss it for the world!
FS is just one of many abbreviations used to mean "for sure." Others include:

Full Service

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FS can also mean "full service." In this context, it can be used in various fields to denote a comprehensive or all-inclusive service offering, for example, in hospitality and travel, automotive services, and other professional contexts. However, it is most likely to be found online in adult personal ads, where it is used by sex workers to indicate they provide a comprehensive array of services covering all aspects of their field. For example:

  • "Attractive couple offer FS visits to singles and couples."

For Sale

FS is used in online marketplaces or on social media to indicate that something is available for purchase. For example:
  • FS. Kids' bike. Suitable for 9-12 year old. Good condition.
  • House contents FS. Call for details.

F*ck's Sake

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FS can also be an abbreviation of "fuck's sake," which is an expletive phrase used to express shock, frustration, annoyance, or impatience. This usage is very informal and colloquial, and is typically found in texts or online communication where censoring of strong language is desired. For example:

  • "FS! I left the baby in the stroller outside the store!"
  • "FS! Are you going to tell me what's going on or not?"

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When I write FS, I mean this:

meaning of FS

The actual meaning of FS depends on the context.

Summary of Key Points for the First Definition

"For Sure" is the most common definition for FS on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
FS
Definition:For Sure
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2

2: Quite easy to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition

"For Sale" is a common definition for FS on sites such as Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist.
FS
Definition:For Sale
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2

2: Quite easy to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for the Third Definition

"Full Service" is a common definition for FS in personal ads.
FS
Definition:Full Service
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for the Fourth Definition

FS also means "F*ck's Sake."
FS
Definition:F*ck's Sake
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at FS

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FS is classified as an initialism abbreviation, as it is pronounced one letter at a time. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are abbreviations spoken as words. Other examples of initialisms are:

  • AI - "Artificial Intelligence."
  • EW - "Electronic Warfare."

Example of FS Used in a Text

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