fah
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An onomatopoeic internet catchphrase and viral TikTok sound effect that represents a loud, distorted, and vocalized scream of the word "fuck". It is heavily used in video editing as an audio exclamation point or impact marker to humorously signal a sudden failure, shock, or spiritual collapse. Also sometimes spelt “fahh.”
Register: informalEra: 2020s
Sources & notes
Adapted from Wikipedia “Glossary of 2020s slang” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30). US Gen Z / internet usage.
Common questions
What does “fah” mean?
An onomatopoeic internet catchphrase and viral TikTok sound effect that represents a loud, distorted, and vocalized scream of the word "fuck". It is heavily used in video editing as an audio exclamation point or impact marker to humorously signal a sudden failure, shock, or spiritual collapse. Also sometimes spelt “fahh.”
Is “fah” formal or informal?
fah is generally informal.