BFFR

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Gen Z Slang

BFFR
Stands forBe f***ing for real
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

BFFR stands for Be f***ing for real, a Gen Z slang abbreviation.

Tells someone to stop joking, lying or making an unrealistic claim, as in "you're going to run a marathon? bffr." Expresses disbelief with a sharp edge.

Example: You think the landlord will fix the sink this week? Bffr.

Usage notes

Spread on TikTok and Twitter in the early 2020s. It can be playful between friends or harsh if aimed at a stranger. Contains strong profanity in its full form, so keep it out of work, school and family chats.

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