NFA
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Meaning · English
To formally end the police investigation of a suspect with no further action.
Register: slang
Examples
After that interview, I think we can NFA him.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “NFA” mean?
To formally end the police investigation of a suspect with no further action.
Is “NFA” formal or informal?
NFA is generally slang.