informal
fuck around, find out; fool around, find out
used especially as a harsh way of saying that someone's actions will or did result in predictable and deserved negative consequences
Go ahead. FAFO.
Since a lot of them voted for the dude screwing them over do not expect empathy from me. FAFO.@denisonscience, on BlueSky

Note: Usage of this abbreviation originated in African American English and has since become widespread.

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“FAFO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/FAFO. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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