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Stands for "read the fucking documentation". Mainly used in IRC or forums about computer software.
Foo says: How can I connect to my CUPS remote administration interface?
Bar says: Foo, RTFD
RTFD by Jonathan Vargas March 2, 2007
Related Words
Read the Fucking Description. Used in YouTube a lot when tools ask questions that are answered in the description.
"wuts the song at 0:25"
"rtfd, you lazy dipshit."
rtfd by theblumeanie May 5, 2009
"Hey what am I supposed to do?"
"RTFD"
"ohh..."
"dumbass."
RTFD by ArbyCowBoo December 15, 2008
Read The F***ing Drawings
Drawing reviewers need to RTFD before making comments.
Contractors need to RTFD before asking questions.
RTFD by JediArch November 28, 2018
Read The Freaking Directions, usually used in discussion about any electronic item.
Johnny: "Hey, Jimmy, can you tell me how to turn on this new television?"

Jimmy:"RTFD!!!"
RTFD by bigal1776 February 19, 2009
How does the sudo command work?

Have you tried using the RTFDS?
RTFDS by bettercallav May 13, 2025