WTF

What Does WTF Mean?

WTF typically means "What The F*ck?", but it can also mean "Who The F*ck?" or "Where The F*ck?". (You will need to use context to determine which version is being used.)

As it features a strong swearword, WTF is sometimes replaced with WTH (What The Hell?).

WT? (What The?), which avoids the swearword altogether, is also a common alternative for WTF.

WTF is used to express surprise or shock, after receiving some news or after experiencing an event.

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When I write WTF, I mean this: meaning of WTF WTF can olso mean "Who The F*ck?" or "Where The F*ck?"

Summary of Key Points for First Definition

"What the F*ck?" is the most common definition for WTF on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
WTF
Definition:What the F*ck?
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Second Definition

"Who the F*ck?" is another common definition for WTF.
WTF
Definition:Who the F*ck?
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Third Definition

WTF also means "Where the F*ck?"
WTF
Definition:Where the F*ck?
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

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Examples of WTF in Sentences

Here are examples of WTF being used in conversations:
  • Tony: I'm going to sack Jane if she's late.
  • Jordan: WTF? You can't. There are employment laws, you know?
  • Tony: WTF? Did you hear that bang?
  • Jordan: No, I live on the other side of the world.

An Academic Look at WTF

WTF is typically used 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 offset from the surrounding words with commas.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "You have got to be joking me" instead of WTF.

Example of WTF Used in a Text

WTF

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See Also

BWTH (but what the hell) DF (short version of what the f*ck) HTF (hard to find, how the f*ck?) WTC (what the crap?) WTH (what the hell?) WTHIGO (what the hell is going on?) WTHIT (what the hell is that?) WTHIWWY (what the hell is wrong with you?)