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a phrase which simply means to 'read the fucking question'. Commonly used by drivers ed teachers, and probably other teachers.
Kid - "I dont understand number 13"
Teacher - "Well, why dont you RTFQ!"
RTFQ by RachRunzYou March 24, 2008
Related Words
rtfq • RTFQL • RTFQ2 • RTFQD • rtfqt
Read the fucking quest. Used in world of warcraft when players in new zones, or in any zone ask for help with a quest when information is given already within quest dialogue.
Player- "Where is the location of "Western Hills Under attack"

"RTFQ n00b"
RTFQ by DarkSpoon January 28, 2007
Read the full question (don't jump to conclusions)
Person 1. Omg you cheated
Person 2. RTFQ
RTFQ by Anniex07 April 15, 2020
RTFQ(squared). Testing instructions to Read The Fucking Question Twice.
If you're not sure about it, RTFQ2
RTFQ2 by John Wesley March 5, 2008
Acronym: Read The Fucking Questlog

Usage: In an MMORPG, as an answer to a question about a quest that can be answered by reading its description in the details of the quest.
Noob: wHer do i turn in thise bat eyezz???
Everyone else: RTFQL!
RTFQL by BKred October 31, 2006
Short for "Read the fucking quest description." Coined in World of Warcraft, but a spin off of the well-known RTFM.
{1. General - Darkshore}{XxholyAZNdrgonxx}whre is buzzbox 323???
{1. General - Darkshore}{Ooblix}RTFQD
RTFQD by Ooblix February 10, 2005
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