noun Internet Slang

FAQ

eff-ay-CUE · noun · informal

Frequently asked questions; a common-questions list.

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Stands for "frequently asked questions," a list of common questions and answers on a topic.

“Check the FAQ before messaging support.”
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FAQ In A Sentence

Check the FAQ before messaging support.

Origin & Usage

Coined on Usenet mailing lists in the 1980s to reduce repeated questions.

Variants faqfaqs

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What does FAQ mean?

FAQ stands for "frequently asked questions" — a list of common questions and their answers on a topic.

Where did FAQ come from?

It was coined on Usenet mailing lists in the 1980s to cut down on repeated questions from newcomers.

How do you say FAQ?

It's commonly spelled out as "F-A-Q," though some people pronounce it as a word, "fak."

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