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What Does GFY Mean?
GFY means "Go F*ck Yourself" and "Good For You." Here is more information about each of these definitions, together with examples of use.Go F*ck Yourself
When used with the meaning "Go F*ck Yourself," GFY may be used to show anger, shock or surprise. In this context, GFY may be used humorously or aggressively. For example:- Sam: Just so you know, your new boyfriend sleeps naked.
- Toni: GFU! (Here, GFU may be a genuine expression of anger, but may also be being used humorously.)
Good For You
GFY is also often used with the meaning "Good For You." In this context GFY is typically used to express congratulations. However, it is sometimes used used sarcastically. For example:- Lee: I got all straight A's in the exams today!
- Jo: GFY! Well done! (Here, GFY apparently expresses genuine congratulations.)
- Sally: I was Prom Queen at high school.
- Jane: GFY! It's so cool that you can remember that long ago. (Here, GFY is being used sarcastically.)
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GFY also means "Go F*ck Yourself."
Summary of Key Points
First Definition of GFY
"Go F*ck Yourself" is a common definition for GFY on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.GFY | |
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Definition: | Go F*ck Yourself |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Second Definition of GFY
"Good for You" is another common definition for GFY.GFY | |
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Definition: | Good for You |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at GFY
GFY is an initialism abbreviation. Technically, this means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Gee Eff Why). However, as the abbreviation GFY is typically used for efficiency in writing and not efficiency in speech, it is not uttered using its letters.Initialisms contrast with acronyms, which are spoken like words.
What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we would have just said something like "Well Done" or "Good For You" instead of using the abbreviation GFY.Example of GFY Used in a Text
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See Also
GFU (good for you) G4U (good for you) 2G2BT (too good to be true) G1 (good one) GI (good idea) GM (good move) GOU (good on you)Quiz
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