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Have you ever encountered a meme or a fail video and seen “FAFO!” written in the comments? “FAFO” is an informal way of expressing a warning or response to something ill-advised. In this guide, we’ll teach you what the acronym means and how it’s gained traction on popular social media platforms.
“FAFO” Meaning
The acronym “FAFO” stands for “F**k Around and Find Out.” It’s an informal way of warning someone not to mess with you or something bad will happen. It’s the equivalent of saying, “If you play with fire, you’re going to get burned.”
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- ↑ https://blendspace.com/fafo/
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- ↑ https://onelook.com/thesaurus/?s=FAFO
- ↑ https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/what-fafo-mean-elon-musk-tweets-response-kanye-west-s-twitter-suspension
- ↑ https://pagosadailypost.com/2023/01/23/ready-fire-aim-an-analysis-of-the-fafo-effect/
- ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/fuck-around-and-find-out-fafo
- ↑ https://blendspace.com/fafo/
- ↑ https://www.start.umd.edu/publication/proud-boys-crimes-and-characteristics
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