Acronyms dictionary
BTFO
or btfo
What does BTFO mean?
To BTFO is a vulgar internet acronym for “blown the fuck out.” It’s used to emphasize an extraordinary or embarrassing defeat, especially in a sports or a political argument.
Where does BTFO come from?
Examples of BTFO
Who uses BTFO?
As noted, BTFO doesn’t just stand for “blown the fuck out,” though this meaning has proven particularly prevalent as of 2016–17.
While BTFO has become a common expression of the white supremacist alt-right community to boast takedowns of their opponents online, the acronym still enjoys wide use in sports contexts, and is also used by opponents to the alt-right. Political users frequently use or follow the name of an opponent with BTFO: CNN BTFO, Democrats BTFO, Republicans BTFO, Drumpf BTFO. Be mindful that people associated with the alt-right target BTFO at particular groups, for example, Muslims BTFO, LGBTQ BTFO.
One can also refer to a BTFO, an instance of being BTFO, and refer to someone getting BTFO’d.
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