PFP

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Social Media

PFP
Stands forProfile picture
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

PFP stands for Profile picture, a social media abbreviation also used in technology.

The image shown next to a username on social media, forums, Discord and messaging apps. Gen Z and gaming communities say PFP where older users say "profile pic" or "avatar."

Example: New pfp, what do you think of the haircut?

Usage notes

During the 2021 NFT boom, "PFP projects" such as CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club sold collectible avatars meant to be used as profile pictures. Matching PFPs, where friends or couples use coordinated images, are a popular trend. Neutral and widely understood among younger users.

More social media abbreviations

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  • OOTD – Outfit of the day
  • OOTN – Outfit of the night
  • OP – Original poster
  • OT – Off-topic
  • OTD – On this day
  • PM – Private message
  • POTD – Photo of the day
  • POV – Point of view
  • PPU – Pending pickup
  • PSA – Public service announcement
  • QFT – Quoted for truth

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