GFU

What Does GFU Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

The abbreviation GFU means "Get F*cked Up," "God Forgive Us," "Go F*ck Yourself," and "Good for You."

Get F*cked Up

GFU is used with the meaning "Get F*cked Up" as a reference to getting extremely drunk or high on drugs. In January 2021, American underground rapper, singer, and songwriter Yak Gotti released a single entitled GFU:

Yak Gotti, Yung Kayo & Sheck Wes - GFU [Official Video] - EXPLICIT LYRICS

God Forgive Us

GFU is typically used with the meaning "God Forgive Us" as a light-hearted plea to The Lord for forgiveness for an act or omission of trivial consequence. In this context, GFU is not usually employed as a serious plea for atonement. For example:

• Chris: We were so noisy last night. I'm sure my parents heard us!
• Sam: GFU! They'll never let me stay round again.

Go F*ck Yourself

When used with the meaning "Go F*ck Yourself," GFU may be used to show anger, shock or surprise. In this context, GFU may be used humorously or aggressively. For example:

• Lee: Just so you know, your new girlfriend sleeps naked.
• Jamie: GFU!
(Here, GFU may be a genuine expression of anger, but may also be being used humorously.)

"Go F*ck Yourself" is also abbreviated as GFY.

Good for You

GFU congratulates someone. Beware! In this context, GFU is often used sarcastically. For example:

• Toni: I have asked Sam out!
• Jo: GFU! It's only taken you three months.
(Here, GFU is being used sarcastically.)

"Good for You" is also abbreviated as GFY and and G4U.

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When I write GFU, I mean this:

GFU also means "Get F*cked Up" and "God Forgive Us."

Summary of Key Points

First Definition of GFU

"Get F*cked Up" is a common definition for GFU on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

GFU
Definition:	Get F*cked Up
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for GFU

"God Forgive Us" is another common definition for GFU.

GFU
Definition:	God Forgive Us
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Third Definition for GFU

"Go F*ck Yourself" is another common definition for GFU.

GFU
Definition:	Go F*ck Yourself
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Fourth Definition for GFU

GFU also means "Good for You."

GFU
Definition:	Good for You
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at GFU

GFU is an initialism abbreviation. This means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Gee Eff Yoo). Initialisms contrast with acronyms, which are spoken like words. GFU is normally used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement). It is not often used as another part of speech within a wider sentence.

Example of GFU Used in a Text

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