F in the chat
English
Etymology
Streamers on the platform Twitch.tv often call for "Fs in the chat" when an unfortunate event occurs, in reference to the press F to pay respects meme. The phrase is now often used figuratively in an imitation of Twitch-speak.
Noun
F in the chat (plural Fs in the chat)
- (Internet slang, figuratively) An expression of condolences, sympathy, or regret.
- 2021 November 5, Leonardo Biazzi, “Gaules banned from Twitch”, in Dot Esports:
- One hour ago, however, Gaules put out a mysterious tweet. "If you have faith, leave your F in the chat," he wrote. The word F, in gaming culture, means to pay your respects when someone dies.
- 2021 November 15, Ethan Gach, “Battlefield 2042 Feels Like The Wrong Game At The Wrong Time”, in Kotaku:
- Some players are already throwing Fs in the chat for EA’s latest shooter.
- 2022 July 3, Will Carnevale, “Biden Asks Americans to Get Some Fs Going in the Chat for Abortion Rights”, in Hard Drive:
- Drop some Fs in the chat for abortion rights because we gotta find someone who can solve this thing.
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