"F in the chat" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Fs in the chat [plural]
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. Etymology templates: {{m|en|press F to pay respects}} press F to pay respects Head templates: {{en-noun|Fs in the chat}} F in the chat (plural Fs in the chat)
  1. (Internet slang, figuratively) An expression of condolences, sympathy, or regret. Wikipedia link: Twitch.tv Tags: Internet, figuratively
    Sense id: en-F_in_the_chat-en-noun-CpvvXLxE Categories (other): English Twitch-speak, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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