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RTFD 

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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
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rtfd 

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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
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RTFD 

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Read the fucking directions!
"Hey what am I supposed to do?"
"RTFD"
"ohh..."
"dumbass."
RTFD by ArbyCowBoo December 15, 2008
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RTFD 

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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
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RTFD 

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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
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RTFDS 

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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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EBK

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EBK stands for "Elite Ball Knowledge." 1 In internet slang, "ball knowledge" originally referred to a deep understanding of football/soccer or basketball, but it has evolved into a broader term for having a highly sophisticated, deep, or niche understanding of any specific topic (such as music, movies, or subcultures).
Person A: "That scene was a direct homage to an unreleased 1982 Japanese indie film."
Person B: "Wow, EBK."
EBK by silwhett November 5, 2026
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