TIFU
What Does TIFU Mean in a Text?
TIFU means "Today I F*cked Up."The acronym TIFU is used with the meaning "Today I F*cked Up," as an admission that the sender has done something wrong or made a mess of something (i.e., made a mistake).
TIFU is a particularly popular abbreviation on Reddit, where there is an entire subreddit, in which members share their (occasionally funny) experiences.
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When I write TIFU, I mean this:
TIFU could be Homer's catchphrase.
Summary of Key Points
"Today I F*cked Up" is the most common definition for TIFU on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.TIFU | |
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Definition: | Today I F*cked Up |
Type: | Acronym |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of TIFU in Sentences
Here are examples of TIFU being used in sentences:- TIFU. I dropped the recycling into the container, together with my cell phone and house keys. I had to wait three hours for the guys to get them out.
- TIFU. I mixed up my boss' number with yours and now he thinks I want to sleep with him.
An Academic Look at TIFU
TIFU is an acronym (i.e., an abbreviation spoken like a word). Acronyms differ from initialism abbreviations, which are pronounced using their individual letters.What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we would have just said "Today I f*cked up" or something like "Today I screwed up," instead of using TIFU.Example of TIFU Used in a Text
Using TIFU on a Cell Phone (SMS Texts, Whatsapp, and Reddit)
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BLOOPER (mistake) FAUX PAS (mistake) GAFF (mistake) GLITCH (temporary mistake) ID10T (user error)Quiz
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