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

If you are finding yourself unversed in the ways of Hot Domingo and what it means to be arrested at a Sabrina Carpenter concert, buzzy headlines circulating online following the "Espresso" singer's performance in Inglewood on Sunday may put you in the same shoes as a lady expressing her befuddlement via a post to social media on Tuesday, writing, "I’m so out of touch. WTF is this Domingo Sabrina Carpenter stuff? Like who are these people???!!!"

From Salon

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