How to Pronounce "f in the chat"
expression
EF in thuh CHAT
EF in thuh CHAT
Definition
An internet slang expression used to show sympathy, respect, or to acknowledge something unfortunate or sad happened, often in online chat. It comes from a video game where players were asked to 'Press F to pay respects.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛf/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtʃæt
British English
ˈɛf/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /tʃˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EF in thuh CHAT
UK
EF in thuh CHAT
Listen in Context
When his character died, everyone typed F in the chat.
After hearing the bad news, she sent an F in the chat.
You can just say F in the chat when something sad happens online.
My laptop crashed before I could save my project—F in the chat.