f1
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Meaning · English
help or advice (derived from the common usage of "F1" as the help key, during the DOS era of computing programs)
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “f1” mean?
help or advice (derived from the common usage of "F1" as the help key, during the DOS era of computing programs)
Is “f1” formal or informal?
f1 is generally dated, slang.