Definition

Acronym for "For Your Information," the corporate world's favorite passive-aggressive prefix when sharing facts someone definitely should have already known. It's simultaneously helpful and condescending, depending entirely on tone and context. In emails, it's the professional way to say "you're welcome for doing your job for you."

Example Usage

FYI, the client meeting was moved to 2 PM, not 3 PM as you told everyone.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=FYI&defid=7074)

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