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WTF.

Initialism of what the fuck.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

phrase
  1. Initialism of what the fuck.

    Internet · abbreviation · alt-of · initialism · slang · vulgar
  2. Where the fuck, why the fuck, when the fuck, or who the fuck.

    rare · vulgar
Where this word comes from

(programming slang): Originated on The Daily WTF, a humorous blog dealing with real-world examples of bad programming.

noun
  1. Initialism of White's tree frog.

    abbreviation · alt-of · initialism
  2. A bafflingly bad or unwise design decision.

    slang
Where this word comes from

(programming slang): Originated on The Daily WTF, a humorous blog dealing with real-world examples of bad programming.

name
  1. Initialism of World Taekwondo Federation.

    abbreviation · alt-of · dated · initialism
Where this word comes from

(programming slang): Originated on The Daily WTF, a humorous blog dealing with real-world examples of bad programming.

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