phrase Internet Slang

FTFY

/ˌɛf tiː ɛf ˈwaɪ/ · phrase · informal

Fixed That For You — quoting someone's line then 'correcting' it, usually as a joke.

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Definitions

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Often passive-aggressive, rewriting someone's words to flip the meaning into your own opinion.

“He said the movie was 'underrated' so I quoted it and replied 'overhyped, ftfy.'”
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A genuinely helpful note when you correct a typo, link, or small mistake for someone.

“You wrote 2024 but meant 2025, ftfy.”
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Stands for 'fixed that for you,' tagged after you quote and edit someone's statement to be funnier or more honest.

“'I love Mondays' — 'I love no Mondays. FTFY.'”
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FTFY In A Sentence

'Pineapple belongs on pizza' — 'pineapple belongs in the bin, ftfy.'
You linked the wrong account, here's the real one, ftfy.
'Working from home is so productive' — 'so cozy, ftfy.'

Origin & Usage

A forum and Reddit convention where you quote someone, edit the text, and tag it 'fixed that for you.' It works as both genuine help and comedic correction.

Variants ftfyfixed that for you
Tags #acronym#internet#meme

People Also Ask

What does FTFY mean in slang?

It means 'fixed that for you,' used after editing someone's quoted words. It can be a real correction or a joke that flips their meaning.

Is FTFY rude?

It can be cheeky or passive-aggressive when you rewrite someone's opinion. When you fix an actual typo, it's just helpful.

How do you use FTFY?

Quote what someone said, change it, then add FTFY at the end. The humor comes from the edit being pointed or absurd.

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