What Does KIRF Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
KIRF means "Keeping It Real Fake."More Observations...
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When I write KIRF, I mean this:

A good KIRF can be difficult to tell from the real thing.
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:KIRF | |
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Definition: | Keeping It Real Fake |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of KIRF in Sentences
Here are examples of KIRF in conversations:- Sandy: Is that a new IPhone?
- Jackie: I wish! It's a KIRF.
- Client: I need a new screen for my S9.
- Assistant: I can get you a KIRF for a quarter of the price.
An Academic Look at KIRF
KIRF is an acronym (i.e., an abbreviation spoken like a word). Acronyms differ from initialism abbreviations, which are pronounced using their individual letters. KIRF is an abbreviation of the phrase "Keeping It Real Fake" that is used as a slang term. 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. KIRF can be used as both a noun and an adjective. For example:- His new tablet is a KIRF. (Here, KIRF is being used as a noun.)
- They KIRFed the new IPhone and were selling it before Apple! (Here, KIRF is being used as a verb.)
What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital area, we might have said something like "Counterfeit" or "Knock Off" instead of using KIRF to refer to copied or cloned goods.Example of KIRF Used in a Text
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