RTFD 

Read the fucking documentation.

Noob - How to use that function?

Geek - rtfd
Noob - ??
Geek - READ THE FUCKING DOCUMENTATION!!!!!

RTFD by mayankkaizen January 23, 2016

RTFD 

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

rtfd 

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

RTFD 

Read the fucking directions!

"Hey what am I supposed to do?"
"RTFD"
"ohh..."
"dumbass."

RTFD by ArbyCowBoo December 15, 2008

RTFD 

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

RTFD 

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

RTFDS 

Read the fucking data sheet

How does the sudo command work?

Have you tried using the RTFDS?

RTFDS by bettercallav May 13, 2025