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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.
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
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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."
Cop: "I'm citing you for a seatbelt violation. It's a $200 fine but it's for your own good."
Citizen: "TYFYS"
tyfys by WWWJWD May 15, 2016
Short for "Thank you for your service" Usually said to hobbyist volunteer firemen that hit it hard from the yard.
Generally a sarcastic response, synonymous with "go fuck yourself"
volly: "i'm a volunteer firefighter but i do the same job as you"
paid guy: "tyfys"
tyfys by Ty54 August 21, 2016
Acronym for 'Thank You For Your Service'
"Go give that guy the old TYFYS".
tyfys by MantisShrimp July 25, 2016
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 by goalieace93 April 17, 2019
Thank You For Your Service. Non-ironic usage to be used for waitstaff, retail clerks, or anyone else providing a service that you appreciate.
Waitress: Here's another beer sir is there anything else I can get you right now?
Me: I'm fine for now, TYFYS.
tyfys by WWWJWD May 27, 2016
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