Definition

Shorthand for "boyfriend," because apparently those extra six letters were standing between you and timely communication. A staple of text messaging since the dawn of character limits.

Example Usage

My bf just canceled our date again—I'm sensing a pattern here.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bf&defid=1456)

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