NIFOC

What Does NIFOC Mean in a Text?

NIFOC means "Naked In Front Of Computer."

The abbreviation NIFOC is an acronym used with the meaning "Naked In Front Of Computer." NIFOC is typically used in dating chat in a provocative, flirty way. However, it can also be used as a joke, with the intention of shocking the recipient.

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When I write NIFOC, I mean this:

meaning of NIFOC

NIFOC is often sent as a joke.

Summary of Key Points

"Naked In Front Of Computer" is the most common definition for NIFOC on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
NIFOC
Definition:Naked In Front Of Computer
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Here are examples of NIFOC being used in conversations:
  • Caroline: I'm NIFOC.
  • Nathan: I'm not! Put some clothes on before you catch a cold!
  • Tom: Quick question. Have you got five minutes?
  • Danny: Of course. I'm just sitting here NIFOC.

An Academic Look at NIFOC

As it is spoken like a word, NIFOC is an acronym. Acronyms contrast with initialism abbreviations, which are pronounced using their individual letters.

NIFOC is typically used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement). In other words, it is not often used as another part of speech within a wider sentence.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, a telephone caller might have said something like "I'm not wearing anything" instead of using NIFOC. 

Example of NIFOC Used in a Text

NIFOC
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