BFN
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Big fat negative |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
BFN has two meanings. It stands for Big fat negative (parenting forum) or Bye for now (texting and chat).
Meanings of BFN at a glance
| # | BFN stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big fat negative | Texting & Internet Slang › Parenting Forum |
| 2 | Bye for now | Texting & Internet Slang › Texting and Chat |
1. Big fat negative
Texting & Internet Slang · Parenting Forum Abbreviations
A negative pregnancy test result, shared on trying-to-conceive forums, often with disappointment and requests for support from others going through the same monthly cycle of hope and waiting.
Example: Another BFN at 14 DPO, feeling pretty defeated this cycle.
Testing too early can produce a BFN even when a pregnancy has begun, which is why forums discuss when to test. Members respond with encouragement and "baby dust" wishes. Paired with BFP (big fat positive).
2. Bye for now
Texting & Internet Slang · Texting and Chat Abbreviations
Friendly sign-off in emails, chats and comment threads implying the conversation will continue later. Used mostly by millennials and older internet users.
Example: Thanks for the chat, bfn and good luck with the interview.
A cousin of TTFN (ta-ta for now) and B4N. It sounds warmer than a bare "bye" and is acceptable in casual work chat. Rare among teenagers, who tend to use "ttyl" or simply stop replying.
Related abbreviations
More parenting forum abbreviations
- AF – Aunt Flo (menstrual period)
- AIBU – Am I being unreasonable?
- BD – Baby daddy
- BF – Breastfeeding
- BFP – Big fat positive
- BIL – Brother-in-law
- BLW – Baby-led weaning
- BM – Baby mama
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