TF

See also: tf, Tf, and .tf

Translingual

Etymology 1

Symbol

TF

1. (metrology) Symbol for terafarad, an SI unit of electrical capacitance equal to 10¹² farads.

Etymology 2

Symbol

TF

1. (international standards) ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code for the French Southern Territories since 1979.

   Synonyms: ATF (alpha-3 1979–present), FQ (1974–1979, including Adélie Land)

Usage notes

French Southern Territories refers to the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, with the exclusion of Adélie Land.

English

Phrase

TF

1. (Internet slang, text messaging, vulgar) Initialism of the fuck.

   Why TF do you think that??

   • 2024 March 1, Amanda Hess, “‘Who TF Did I Marry?!?’ Rings in TikTok’s Midlife Crisis Era”, in The New York Times‎^[1], →ISSN:

     “Who TF Did I Marry?!?,” the TikTok user Reesa Teesa’s account of her relationship with her ex-husband, is a story for grown-ups.

   • 2024 September 18, Mehera Bonner, “A Look at All the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Winners Over the Years”, in Cosmopolitan‎^[2]:

     Adam Rippon is your/my/everyone’s favorite Olympic figure skater, pop culture expert, and person who can rock TF out of a fashion harness at the Oscars.

Alternative forms

• tf

Noun

TF (countable and uncountable, plural TFs)

1. Initialism of teaching fellow.
2. (information science) Initialism of term frequency.
3. (LGBTQ) Initialism of trans female.

   Synonym: TW

   Coordinate term: TM

4. (uncountable, pornography) Initialism of transformation.
5. (Philippines) Initialism of talent fee.

Anagrams

• F.T., FT, FT%, Ft, Ft., ft, ft., ft³