Acronyms dictionary
BFFR
[ bee-ef-ef-ahr ]
What does BFFR mean?
The abbreviation bffr stands for “be fucking for real.” It is often used to accuse someone of lying or exaggerating or to react negatively to something.
The abbreviation bffr is most often used in texting and on social media. It is often used to call out another person’s lies or nonsense. Alternatively, bffr is often used to express anger, disgust, or other strong negative emotions in reaction to something a person is unhappy with.
Example: You think you can play in the NBA? Cmon bffr you can’t even get off the couch.
Where does BFFR come from?
BFFR is short for “be fucking for real.”
The slang phrase “be for real” has been used since at least the 2000s to accuse someone of lying, joking, or being wrong. The phrase uses the older slang for real, which means “genuine” or “actually true.” “Be fucking for real” as a more intense version of “be for real” has appeared on social media since at least the later 2000s.
Be fucking for real like let's stop the bullshit x-files stuff. Stop with the god riddles and shit 25th means nothing
— Wayno (@Wayno119) June 26, 2009
The abbreviation bffr standing for “be fucking for real” seems to have become popular on social media beginning in 2022. Prior to that time, bffr was more often used to mean other things, such as an alternative for bff (best friends forever). According to most sources, the bffr abbreviation was popularized on TikTok and then quickly spread to other social media platforms.
i hate people at my school who don’t follow back like bffr u ain’t a celebrity 💀
— mae ౨ৎ (@dieinurkiss) September 17, 2022
You google “easy meal recipes” and they begin with “cut one onion & a bell pepper” BFFR
— William Stark (@williamsmakeupp) September 16, 2022
Examples of BFFR
Who uses BFFR?
The abbreviation bffr is most often used in texting and on social media. It is commonly used to accuse someone of lying or being wrong or to negatively react to something.
2022 and Walmart still not taking Apple pay… bffr
— Breezy🌬️ (@333Breezy) September 17, 2022
Halloween is coming up and im still single like BFFR
— Pablo (Taylors Version) (@tpwk_pablo) September 16, 2022
Y’all pretending y’all don’t eat hot dogs like bffr. Gimme 2 of them bad boys, make sure they burnt too with some ketchup please. Glizzy gladiator in the flesh
— i make beats ✞ (@DonDadaNYC) September 16, 2022
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