Definition

'One of my friends'—internet slang acronym used when referring to an unnamed friend or acquaintance, often used in posts or tweets without tagging the person directly. Sometimes spelled 'OOMF' in all caps.

Example Usage

Oomf just told me the craziest story about running into a celebrity at the mall.

Origin

Acronym that emerged in early 2010s Twitter culture as a way to reference friends anonymously or discretely.

Fun Fact

The term allows people to share stories about friends without directly calling them out or tagging them, useful for gossip or lighthearted teasing.

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