WTF

American  

Or wtf

abbreviation

Slang.

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

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wtf British  

abbreviation

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

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Etymology

Origin of WTF

From its use in digital communications

Example Sentences

And although some stars are turning off their mics, like comedian Marc Maron did when he ended his seminal “WTF” podcast in October, they are still industry moneymakers.

From Los Angeles Times

“AI and robotics are going to be very important,” Musk in a Sunday episode of Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath’s “People by WTF” podcast.

From MarketWatch

Maron, a comedian and actor, launched his “WTF With Marc Maron” podcast and radio show in 2009.

From Los Angeles Times

In a more than hourlong discussion with Maron on the wildly popular “WTF With Marc Maron” podcast, the former Democratic president said current events could jolt Americans.

From Los Angeles Times

The host of the “WTF With Marc Maron” podcast, which is ending this fall after 16 years, went on to say that because he wasn’t asked to perform, “it’s kind of easy for me to take the high road on this one.”

From Los Angeles Times