
RTFM
Sign in to saveAlso known as read the fucking manual, read the friendly manual, read the frickn' manual, read the factory manual, read the field manual, read the flaming manual, read the fine manual, RYFM
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RTFM is an initialism and internet slang for the expression "read the fucking manual", typically used to reply to a basic question where the answer is easily found in the documentation, user guide, owner's manual, man page, online help, internet forum, software documentation or FAQ.
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