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dafuq

(vulgar, internet slang, text messaging) The fuck, what the fuck.

dəˈfʌkDocumented since 2010s2010sGen ZCurrent142 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~2010 · 1 year of recorded use
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#1·Apr 26, 2026

(vulgar, internet slang, text messaging) The fuck, what the fuck.

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  • “It's terminal. Whatever happened to my brain chemistry can't be reverted. I've had "wet" dreams (irl nothing happened and the dreams themselves were either too abstract or something not considered erotic anyway, but they felt that way) 3 out of 4 nights on a row dafuq?”

  • “Dafuq?? Why would they make it even harder for you to sell?”

  • “Even worse— my ex hated kissing for some reason but was more concerned about the next time he could top me like… dafuq?? 🤨”

Origin: Altered form of the fuck. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

Dafuq means: The fuck, what the fuck.. It is internet-era slang, commonly seen on TikTok, Discord, Reddit or X. It carries sexual or vulgar connotations; not alarming on its own but worth understanding the context your teen heard it in. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

dafuq means: The fuck, what the fuck.. Register: very informal, internet slang. Avoid in formal, business, academic, or polite writing. Even in casual speech the word can offend and is best left out of a learner's active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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  • “It's terminal. Whatever happened to my brain chemistry can't be reverted. I've had "wet" dreams (irl nothing happened and the dreams themselves were either too abstract or something not considered erotic anyway, but they felt that way) 3 out of 4 nights on a row dafuq?”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Dafuq?? Why would they make it even harder for you to sell?”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Even worse— my ex hated kissing for some reason but was more concerned about the next time he could top me like… dafuq?? 🤨”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “DAFUQ is this shit? www.thatprivacyguy.com/blog/chrome-...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Mu'fuggas will cry to you "Life is hard..." and bills are high, plus what not. But the same mu'fugga was taking shots off someone's foot at spring break & I'm like: "Dafuq?!" 🤨”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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Dafuq means: The fuck, what the fuck.. It is internet-era slang, commonly seen on TikTok, Discord, Reddit or X. It carries sexual or vulgar connotations; not alarming on its own but worth understanding the context your teen heard it in. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

Why is this section here?

Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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