Definition of RTFM

RTFM

adjective

acronym for "read the fucking manual". As an adjective: complicated, but with a readily available solution.
Unfortunately, that's a real RTFM issue.
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Last edited on Feb 06 2010. Submitted by John O. from Algonquin, IL, USA on Oct 07 2004.

interjection

acronym for "Read the fucking manual." A statement usually in response to a technical question posted to an online discussion forum or email list, that could easily be answered by the person asking the question, if they simply took a little initiative and read the documentation.
Why are you asking me? Go RTFM.

Last edited on Jun 30 2011. Submitted by Morgan D. from Seattle, WA, USA on Aug 30 2003.

notes

Sometimes the "F" in RTFM is said to stand for a less offensive replacement term for "fuck", such as "freaking", "fricking", "frickin'", etc. As in:

RTFM = Read the freaking manual.

RTFM = Read the fricking manual.

RTFM = Read the frickin' manual.
Last edited on May 27 2016. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on May 27 2016.

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