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tyfys
Short for "Thank You For Your Service"
A phrase used when addressing a volunteer fireman/EMT usually by a paid firefighter or medic.
Usually snarky, judgmental, and sarcastic in nature.
A phrase used when addressing a volunteer fireman/EMT usually by a paid firefighter or medic.
Usually snarky, judgmental, and sarcastic in nature.
Look at that guy with the Mainville Volunteer Fire Department "dragon slayer" shirt on. *walks up* "TYFYS - THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!"
tyfys by paemt142606 May 27, 2016
tyfys
The acronym for 'Thank You For Your Service.' Usually used ironically to express that you did not actually want the service in question. It's also a polite way to say "go fuck yourself you jackbooted thug."
tyfys
tyfys by MantisShrimp July 25, 2016
tyfys
Acronym for "Thank You For Your Service". Usually used ironically when a military servicemember is being self-righteous and overestimates how much other people care for his life choices. Also used when a spouse overestimates their importance due being in a relationship with a servicemember, especially on social media.
"I joined the military to serve my country so that you don't have to" or "Military wife is the toughest job in the military"
"TYFYS"
"TYFYS"
tyfys by goalieace93 April 17, 2019
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