TCFN

What Does TCFN Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

TCFN means "Take Care for Now."

More Observations...

The abbreviation TCFN is often used at the end of a text-based conversation with the meaning "Take Care for Now." The use of TCFN implies that the parting is temporary, but does not give any indication as to how long it is likely to be until the next contact. Other abbreviations with similar meanings and usage to TCFN include:

• TC (Take Care).
• TCOY (Take Care Of Yourself).
• TCGB (Take Care, God Bless).

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When I write TCFN, I mean this:

TCFN implies that the parting is temporary.

Summary of Key Points

"Take Care for Now" is, by far, the most common meaning for TCFN when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

TCFN
Definition:	Take Care for Now
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of TCFN in Sentences

Here are examples of TCFN in conversations:

• Son: The taxi is here. Must dash!
• Father: Okay son. TCFN.

• Kelly: I'll be sitting right here, waiting to hear from you.
• Rhianna: OK. Try not to worry. TCFN.

An Academic Look at TCFN

TCFN is an initialism abbreviation. Technically, this means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Tee Cee Eff Enn), but it is not often uttered using its letters. The abbreviation TCFN is for efficiency in writing rather than efficiency in speech. TCFN is often used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement). It is not typically used as another part of speech within a wider sentence.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have just said "Take Care For Now," or something like "Look After Yourself," instead of using the abbreviation TCFN.

Example of TCFN Used in a Text

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