theyfab

A portmanteau of the words "they" and "AFAB". Used as a derogatory term, mainly in online circles, to refer to nonbinary people who were (or are assumed by the user to be) assigned female at birth. Frequently used in conjunction with implications of "not *really* being transgender", "using their label to talk over others", etc.

A nonbinary person may be called a theyfab for using neopronouns, having a non-typical name (such as Moss or Arson), being a teenager, talking about transphobia or discrimination they've experienced, not experiencing dysphoria, not planning on medically transitioning, or simply just existing visibly, among other reasons.

Person A: There are so many nonbinary people online now.
Person B: Ugh, all of those theyfabs are taking over our community.

by the_one_and_only_punmaster November 18, 2025

theyfab

Someone who is a "theyfab" is trans person who is not transitioning medically and afab (assigned female at birth) and who goes by the pronouns they / them. The origin of the word is a portmanteau afab / they - theyfab. The word originated as a way to criticize women who call themselves trans for the social clout on websites like tumblr. The so called theyfab assume this identity because it's useful as a shield and a hammer to bludgeon other kinds of queer people who are more visible and vulnerable than them and will use their identity to acquire as many privileges at as little cost as possible. This word is widely considered offensive but only by other theyfabs. Notable theyfabs include Ana Mardoll, Aiden Hale and a million obese smol beans named Greyson.

Person one: "Hey did you know that if you put they/them pronouns on your women's college application you can get scholarships for it?"
Person two *overhearing*: "Theyfabs, theyfabs, theyfabs."

by we_dont_exist February 27, 2024