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What Does BF Mean?
BF usually means "Boyfriend" or "Best Friend." In gaming-related chat, it means "Battlefield." The actual meaning will depend on the context in which it's used. Read on to find out more and to see some examples of how to use this versatile abbreviation.Boyfriend

Best Friend

Battlefield

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BF can also be used in gaming to mean "Battlefield."
Summary of Key Points for First Definition
"Boyfriend" is a common definition for BF on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.BF | |
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Definition: | Boyfriend |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for Second Definition
"Best Friend" is another common definition for BFBF | |
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Definition: | Best Friend |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for Third Definition
In gaming circles, BF often means "Battlefield."BF | |
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Definition: | Battlefield |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of BF in Sentences
Here are examples of BF being used in conversations:- Lee: Are you coming around tonight?
- Ali: No, sorry. I have arranged to meet up with my new BF. (Here, BF means "Boyfriend.")
- Lee: Are you coming to Dino's tomorrow?
- Ali: No, sorry. I have arranged to play BF online. (Here, BF means "Battlefield.")
- Lee: Well, are you coming on Friday?!
- Ali: Of course! I couldn't let my BF down three times in a week! (Here, BF means "Best Friend.")
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Example of BF Used in a Text
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<420 FRIENDLY (person who smokes marijuana) AFF (Adult Friend Finder, Advanced Fighting Fantasy, affirmative, away from forum) ALI (friend, ally)) BEF (best email friend, best enemies forever) BFF4L (best friend forever for life) BFFAE (best friends for all eternity) XBF (ex-boyfriend)Quiz
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