"dafuq" meaning in English

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Phrase

IPA: /dəˈfʌk/
Rhymes: -ʌk Etymology: Altered form of the fuck. Etymology templates: {{m|en|the fuck}} the fuck Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} dafuq
  1. (vulgar, Internet slang) The fuck, what the fuck. Tags: Internet, vulgar Synonyms: the dickens

Alternative forms

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