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

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

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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