DTF

Meanings

1. 1adjectivenot comparableinformalslang

   Willing and available to have sex, especially with someone who asks.

   Grammar: Used after the verb be: I'm DTF. Not used before a noun.

   Patterns

   • be DTF
   • be DTF for someone
   • be DTF tonight

   He sent a message saying he was DTF, but she wasn't interested.

   After a few drinks, she told him she was DTF.

   The dating app profile said 'DTF, no strings attached.'

2. 2adjectivenot comparableinformalslang

   Eager and ready to do something specified or understood from context.

   Grammar: Often followed by for and a noun or -ing form: DTF for a party.

   Patterns

   • be DTF for something
   • be DTF to do something

   Are you DTF for a road trip this weekend?

   He's always DTF when it comes to trying new restaurants.

   She was DTF to go out, but her friends were tired.

Common combinations

be DTF

Just be DTF and see what happens.

DTF for someone

He's clearly DTF for her, but she hasn't noticed.

DTF tonight

They asked if I was DTF tonight, but I had to work.

DTF, no strings attached

His profile said 'DTF, no strings attached,' which put some people off.

not DTF

I'm not DTF right now; I'm focusing on myself.

Synonyms and how they differ

horny

Means feeling sexual desire, but does not necessarily mean willing to act on it with someone; DTF focuses on willingness and availability.

down

Informal and means willing to do something, often not sexual; DTF is almost always sexual or at least romantic.

available

Neutral and means not busy or not in a relationship; DTF is much more explicit and informal.

Opposites

Commonly confused: DTF or DTF (as in 'down to fuck')?

Practice

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