FIL
Father-in-law
Example
Thankfully, I get along with my FIL pretty well
MBN, I think mine's insane
If your FIL gives you a sensible chuckle, he likely thinks you're alright
Related Slang
| MIL | Mother-in-law |
| 303 | Mom |
| gma | Grandma |
| gpa | Grandpa |
| DH | Dear husband |
| DW | Dear wife |
| H/W | Husband and wife |
| Fommy | Father mommy |
| NASCAR dad | A white, working-class father |
Can you survive our Dungeons & Dragons slang quiz?
The acronym FIL stands for "father-in-law." When a person gets married, their spouse's father becomes their father-in-law. So, if someone asks you about your FIL, they're likely asking about your spouse's father.
Pop culture has taught men, especially, that they should be intimidated by their father-in-law. However, many men get along well with their FILs, with some even becoming bros.