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FAQ

Sayef-ay-KYOO/ˌɛf.eɪˈkjuː/
As an interjectionFUK-yoo

PluralFAQs, faqs

3 meanings of FAQ

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  1. 1
    nouncountable
    A list of common questions and their answers, often found on a website or help page.

    Like a sign at the park entrance that answers the questions visitors ask most often.

    Check the FAQ on the website before you call the help line.

    The FAQ answered my question about returning the shoes I bought.

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  2. 2
    nouncountable
    A guide that explains how to play a video game and beat its hard parts.

    I got stuck on the last boss, so I looked up a FAQ online.

    The FAQ shows where to find every hidden key in the game.

    Similarwalkthrough, guide

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  3. 3
    interjectionhumorous
    A rude joke where the letters stand for an angry curse at someone.

    "FAQ, dude," he typed back when his friend teased him about losing the race.

    She rolled her eyes and said, "FAQ," when her brother grabbed the last slice of pizza.

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Origins

Meanings 1–2

Short for "frequently asked questions."

Meaning 3

From a mishearing of "fuck you" by the livestreamer Sakura Miko.