F in the chat

English

Etymology

Streamers on the platform Twitch.tv often call for "Fs in the chat" when an unfortunate event occurs, in reference to the press F to pay respects meme. The phrase is now often used figuratively in an imitation of Twitch-speak.

Noun

F in the chat (plural Fs in the chat)

1. (Internet slang, figuratively) An expression of condolences, sympathy, or regret.
   • 2021 November 5, Leonardo Biazzi, “Gaules banned from Twitch”, in Dot Esports‎^[1]:

     One hour ago, however, Gaules put out a mysterious tweet. "If you have faith, leave your F in the chat," he wrote. The word F, in gaming culture, means to pay your respects when someone dies.

   • 2021 November 15, Ethan Gach, “Battlefield 2042 Feels Like The Wrong Game At The Wrong Time”, in Kotaku‎^[2]:

     Some players are already throwing Fs in the chat for EA’s latest shooter.

   • 2022 July 3, Will Carnevale, “Biden Asks Americans to Get Some Fs Going in the Chat for Abortion Rights”, in Hard Drive‎^[3]:

     Drop some Fs in the chat for abortion rights because we gotta find someone who can solve this thing.