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F12

People have correctly identified the meaning of F12 as but no one has provided the actual answer as to why “12”

The phrase F12 is technically conveying F+12 other letters (u c k t h e p o l i c e) This was common on Twitter when tweets were limited to 160 characters.

Other instances where this mechanism was used - L10N = localization (L +10 letters +N)
“Dude, you shouldn’t say that the cops will hear you” “Man, F12”
by Verywhiteguy July 28, 2024
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F12 Moment

When something interesting, cool, or exciting happens in a game from the Steam launcher, since F12 is the default key to take a screenshot.
HOLY SHIT I JUST GOT A KNIFE! THATS A FUCKEN F12 MOMENT RIGHT THERE

*proceeds to press F12*
by nubnub4455 June 25, 2021
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