If you’re confused after receiving a text with “CTFU,” you’re not alone. CTFU typically stands for “Cracking the f*ck up” in online chats and text messages. It’s a quick way to say you’re laughing a lot.
There are several ways to use this acronym in texting, so keep reading for a simple explanation of CTFU, its other meanings and examples of how to use it.
Key Details
- CTFU stands for “Cracking the f*ck up,” and people use it to show they’re laughing after hearing or seeing something hilarious.
- You can use CTFU to respond to a joke or a funny video someone shares. You can also use it when telling others a joke or funny story.
- CTFU means the same as LOL (“laughing out loud”) and ROFL (“rolling on the floor laughing”). You can try using CTFU instead of these common acronyms.
What does CTFU stand for?
CTFU stands for “Cracking the fck up” in text messages and social media.
People use “Cracking up” to describe laughing, usually after hearing or seeing something funny.
The phrase “Cracking the fck up” emphasizes that you’re laughing hard or find something amusing. It’s often used in messages and on platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram.
Examples:
- “That TikTok you sent had me ctfu!! 🤣”
- “CTFU, my baby niece just threw her cake everywhere! 🍰”
CTFU can also be understood as “crack the f*ck up,” which means the same thing, just said differently.
Using CTFU
Use CTFU to show you’re laughing hard.
When someone sends a message that you find funny, reply with CTFU. It stands for “Cracking the f*ck up.” Sending this acronym or commenting on social media shows you find it hilarious.
- I love the pics you posted! CTFU! 🤣”
- “OMG, send more pics of your pet. I’m ctfu!”
Send something funny to a friend with CTFU.
When you find a hilarious video, meme, or funny story, share it with a friend and include CTFU. This action immediately lets them know that what you sent is meant to be funny (and you’re already laughing about it). For example:
- “CTFU, my cat just grabbed a whole chicken nugget!! Sending a picture now 🐈⬛”
Replace similar acronyms like LOL or ROFL with CTFU.
CTFU means the same as LOL (laughing out loud) and ROFL (rolling on the floor laughing). These acronyms show laughter, so if you want to refresh your slang, try swapping out LOL and ROFL for CTFU.
- Them: “I LOL’d so hard at this meme!!”
- You: “I’m CTFU, that’s so funny! 😆”
Replying to CTFU
You can either laugh with them or switch the topic.
When someone replies with CTFU to your joke, they think it’s hilarious. You can laugh along to show you agree or change the subject if you’re ready to move on. Choose whether to add more or start a new conversation.
- Them: “CTFU, this is hilarious!”
- You: “Yeah, I know! 🤣 By the way, did you see the picture I sent the other day?”
Send your CTFU to show them the joke that made you laugh.
If someone shares a joke or funny video and uses CTFU, you can send it back to show you’re also laughing. You can also reply with a laughing GIF or emoji (like 🤣 or 😂). Anything that shows you’re laughing works!
- Them: “CTFU, this video is hilarious. I haven’t seen such a goofy dog in ages!”
- You: “OMG! I’m ctfu too. This dog is so cute and funny! 🐶”
