What Does Frfr Mean Over Text & On Social Media?

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Learn where this slang term comes from and the best ways to use it

Co-authored by Glenn Carreau Reviewed by Candace Gasper

Last Updated: September 10, 2024 Fact Checked

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• FRFR Meaning
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• How to Use FRFR
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• How to Respond to FRFR
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• Alternate Meanings
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• History of FRFR

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There’s so much internet slang to learn these days, so you're not alone if you’re wondering what “Frfr” means. “Frfr” is a common acronym that stands for “for real for real,” and it essentially adds emphasis to whatever point you’re making or lets people know when you’re trying to be serious (as opposed to joking around). In this article, we’ll cover all the different ways to use and respond to “Frfr” (with plenty of examples!), plus show you where this slang term came from.

FRFR Meaning in Text

“Frfr” means “for real for real." It's an internet slang acronym people use to show that they're being honest or serious or to add emphasis and sincerity to their words.

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FRFR Meaning

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1. Frfr means “for real for real.” “For real for real” conveys a sense of sincerity in your words; it adds extra emphasis to what you’re saying. On the other hand, it can also express disbelief or curiosity. It’s an acronym often used in direct messages, texts, and social media posts—either in uppercase (FRFR) or lowercase (frfr), although lowercase is more common.

   • “FR” is also a common acronym that simply means “For real.”
   • “FRFR” has the same overall uses and meaning as “FR”—it’s basically a more intense version of “FR.”
   • Keep in mind that FRFR and FR aren’t appropriate in professional messages or in the workplace. They work best in casual, personal texts and messages!
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How to Use FRFR

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   Emphasize your point in a message. When you’re texting someone and want to highlight whatever you’re saying, you can use FRFR. Using “Frfr” is a lot like using “seriously” or “genuinely” to stress the importance of your words. For example:

   • “I need to play this game, it looks amazing frfr!”
   • “I wanna hang out but I frfr need to study tonight.”
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   Indicate when you’re being serious or totally honest. If someone seems skeptical about what you’re saying or thinks you’re joking around, use “frfr” to tell them you’re being completely sincere. It’s a handy acronym to use when it’s important for someone to believe you!

   • Them: “You’re not seriously staying home tonight right?”
     You: “No, I am frfr. I have a lot of chores to get done.”
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   Tell someone that you agree with them. You can use “frfr” to express agreement or confirm a statement when chatting with someone. It’s basically like telling someone you’re on the same page as them, saying, “I totally agree” or “I agree 100%!” For example:

   • Them: “Wicked is my favorite musical of all time!”
     You: “Yeah, frfr! It’s so good!”
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   Ask someone to be straight with you. It can be frustrating when you’re trying to be serious and someone else keeps joking around or acting immaturely. If you’re texting someone in that situation, you could use “frfr” to get them to stop. For example:

   • “Frfr, can we be serious right now?”
   • “Please stop joking around, frfr.”
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   Express disbelief or curiosity. Frfr can also be phrased as a question; it’s like asking, “For real?” when you’re surprised or incredulous about something. Use “frfr” to indicate when you’re skeptical about something, or simply curious and want more information. For example:

   • Them: “Ben and Sam just broke up!”
     You: “Frfr? Wait, what happened??”
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How to Respond to FRFR

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   React honestly to whatever they’re emphasizing. If you’re texting someone who uses “frfr” to emphasize a point, respond with sincerity (since “frfr” indicates sincerity itself). You might agree, disagree, or have some other genuine reaction to whatever they’re saying.

   • Them: “I need to play this game, it looks amazing frfr!”
     You: “It is! I’m loving the combat and graphics especially.”
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   Let them know if you believe their words. When someone uses “frfr” to indicate that they’re telling the truth and aren’t joking around, they’re probably also looking for confirmation that you’re taking them seriously. Tell them if you believe them, or express doubt if you’re still not sure.

   • Them: “I frfr didn’t prank you!”
     You: “Okay, okay, I believe you. Do you know who did?”
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   Keep chatting about the subject you agree on. If the other person uses FRFR to agree with you, that’s a great excuse to talk more about a common interest and have a more in-depth discussion! You might even learn you have other things in common, too. For example:

   • You: “I like Star Wars more than Star Trek.”
     Them: “Me too frfr!”
     You: “Oh cool! What’s your fav SW movie or show? I have a soft spot for The Empire Strikes Back.”
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   Give a serious answer when someone asks for one. When you see “frfr” next to a request for seriousness or no more joking around, it might be a sign that the other person is getting slightly exasperated. So, it’s usually best to listen to them and offer a genuine or direct response to whatever they’re talking about.

   • Them: “Can we frfr get serious and talk about this project for class?”
     You: “Yeah, for sure, sorry. I’ll send you a couple of ideas I came up with!”
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   Offer more information when someone seems curious. If someone sends you “frfr” as a question, they’re probably looking for details or some extra context that they’re missing. So, if you have those details, explain everything to them. For example:

   • You: “They’re having a destination wedding next year.”
     Them: “Frfr?”
     You: “Yeah, in Greece! Awesome, right?”
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Alternate Meanings

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   Full range, flat response Full range flat response speakers (or FRFR speakers) are speakers often used with electric guitars, resembling PA speakers more than traditional guitar cabinets. They’re self-contained systems that can handle any tone or frequency fed into it from an amp and emulate signals as cleanly as possible.

   • You’ll likely know if someone uses FRFR to refer to a speaker when they mention music, guitars, or speakers or write FRFR as a noun. For example:
   • “Time to get a new speaker. I’m looking at an FRFR model!”
   • “I prefer FRFR speakers to other varieties, not gonna lie.”
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   France “FR” is actually a shorthand for France (or, sometimes, the French language). If a website prompts you to select a language, you might be able to click on “FR” to read the entire site in French—or, if the website’s content varies by region, selecting the “FR” option can bring you to a French version of the site. Many French websites also end in “.fr” (instead of “.com”).

   • When prompted to choose a language or select a French variant of a website, you’ll usually also see the French flag (or its colors) to indicate that “FR” is French.
   • France no longer uses francs as currency (it now uses Euros), but before 2002, “FR” was also shorthand for “francs.”
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History of FRFR

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1. “For real” became a popular expression in the 1980s and 90s. “For real” has been around much longer than its “fr” acronym. “Fr” became a common term in the 2000s, with the first definition being in Urban Dictionary in 2003. Finally, around 2010, FRFR (“for real for real”) got its own entry on Urban Dictionary and started to grow in popularity.

   • The original phrase, “For real,” was used in tons of movies and songs throughout the 90s and 2000s before its acronym or “frfr” became popular.

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