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Hurf is a slang term found in online meme culture, typically written as "hurf" or in longer form as "hurf durf." It is used to suggest a simplistic or ignorant remark, functioning as a phonetic rendering of the onomatopoeic "hurr durr" associated with a dumb or slow-witted character in internet humor. The term is usually deployed in a jokey or satirical context to mock a person, idea, or internet post perceived as foolish.

Origins and usage: The exact origin of hurf is unclear, but it belongs to a broader family

Variants and context: Variants include "hurf durf" and "hurr durr," with "hurf" sometimes used alone as a

Reception and criticism: Hurf is informal and not appropriate in formal writing. It is criticized as a

See also: hurr durr; meme; internet slang; trolling.

of
meme
language
that
circulated
on
imageboards
and
social
media
beginning
in
the
late
2000s.
It
commonly
appears
in
text-based
memes,
comments,
and
chat
as
a
shorthand
for
claiming
low
intelligence
without
needing
a
full
explanation
of
the
joke.
punchline.
The
term
often
appears
in
communities
that
parody
meme
culture,
as
well
as
in
discussions
about
online
discourse,
trolling,
and
the
dynamics
of
internet
humor.
demeaning
stereotype
when
used
to
dismiss
arguments
rather
than
engage
with
them,
and
some
observers
view
it
as
contributing
to
dismissive
or
playful
toxic
behavior
in
online
spaces.