FTLOG

What Does FTLOG Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

FTLOG means "For The Love Of God."

More Observations...

The abbreviation FTLOG is typically used to add emphasis to a statement of frustration or anger. For example:

• FTLOG, can't you do anyhting right?
• FTLOG! Please stop sending those tweets!

There are many similar phrases which avoid religious references; e.g., "For Pete's Sake" or "For Pity's Sake."

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When I write FTLOG, I mean this:

FTLOG is used to show exasperation, anger or frustration.

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

FTLOG
Definition:	For the Love of God
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults

Examples of FTLOG in Sentences

Here are examples of FTLOG in conversations:

• Adam: A guy walks into a bar with a roll of tarmac under his arm and says: "Pint for me and one for the road."
• Billy: FTLOG! When will you realise your jokes just aren't funny?

• Charity: Really sorry, but I can't give you a lift tonight.
• Shannon: FTLOG! Will you ever keep a promise?

An Academic Look at FTLOG

FTLOG is an interjection. An interjection is not grammatically related to any other part of the sentence. It is included in a sentence (usually at the start) to express a sentiment such as surprise, disgust, joy, excitement, or enthusiasm. In formal writing, interjections are often offset from the surrounding words with commas. For example:

• FTLOG, how did he end up in there?
(Here, FTLOG is an interjection expressing wonder.)

Example of FTLOG Used in a Text

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