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Noob - How to use that function?

Geek - rtfd
Noob - ??
Geek - READ THE FUCKING DOCUMENTATION!!!!!
RTFD by mayankkaizen January 23, 2016
Urban Dictionary Merch
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
Read the fucking data sheet
How does the sudo command work?

Have you tried using the RTFDS?
RTFDS by bettercallav May 13, 2025
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A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.
"Shit...the sales director chewed me out on the sales call this morning. He's totally pissed that I have nothing in my pipeline. I've been focused on this one whale for so long that I haven't had time to prospect for normal-sized deals."
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