WTF

or wtf

abbreviation for

, Slang.

1. what the fuck (a euphemistic initialism used to express anger, impatience, surprise, etc., without explicit vulgarity).

wtf

abbreviation for

1. what the fuck?: used esp in emails, text messages, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of WTF¹

From its use in digital communications

Example Sentences

Did this make Trump wonder: WTF?

From Slate

“He’s reaching out to like-minded audiences,” says Marc Maron, host of podcast “WTF With Marc Maron” since 2009.

From Los Angeles Times

During Trump’s presidency, Maron and producer Brendan McDonald revisited their policy regarding current or future presidents: No vetting of questions, and “WTF” retained final edit.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, it aims for WTF using gargoyles.

From Salon

Big men, strong men, well-read men, with tears in their eyes, might ask WTF you’d been smoking.

From Salon