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FR

Definition

An abbreviation of for real, used to mean honestly, seriously, genuinely, or in agreement.

Example
That was the funniest part of the movie, fr.
How it is used

FR can confirm agreement, emphasize that a statement is sincere, or ask whether something is actually true. It is usually typed in lowercase and may appear by itself, at the beginning of a message, or at the end of a statement.

Origin and context

FR is an initialism of for real, a slang phrase meaning genuinely or seriously that has been in use since the mid-20th century. The abbreviation became common through texting, online chat, gaming, and social media.

Common variations

fr fr

A repeated form meaning very seriously, genuinely, or in complete agreement.

fr?

A question meaning seriously, really, or is that actually true.

for real

The full phrase represented by the abbreviation FR.

Frequently asked questions
What does FR mean in text?

FR means for real and can communicate honesty, seriousness, surprise, or agreement.

What does fr fr mean?

FR FR adds emphasis and means genuinely, very seriously, or in complete agreement.

Is FR the same as no cap?

They are similar. Both emphasize truthfulness, although FR is also commonly used as a brief expression of agreement.

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