TERF

What Does TERF Mean in a Text?

TERF means "Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist."

TERF is an acronym used to refer to feminists who are transphobic or who express opinions which may be considered transphobic.

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meaning of TERF

"Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist"

Summary of Key Points

"Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist" is the most common definition for TERF on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
TERF
Definition:Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist
Type:Acronym
Guessability:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user
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See Also

LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) LGBTIQAPD (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning, intersex, asexual and/or ally, pansexual, and demi-sexual) LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning, intersex, and asexual and/or ally) MTF (male to female (transgender), more to follow) TG (thank God!, too good, transgender) TGNC (transgender and gender non-conforming) TGNCNB (transgender and gender non-conforming non-binary) STRAIGHTSPLAIN (a straight person condescendingly explaining lgbt issues to a gay person)

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