SOOF

SOOF is an acronym people use when they want a friend to promise they’re telling the truth. It’s like raising your right hand in court, but instead of swearing on a Bible, you’re swearing on the sacred bond of your friendship. A person will likely use it when they are skeptical of a friend’s story, rumor, or claim and wants extra reassurance that they are not being lied to.

The acronym became popular in texting and online chats in the late 2000s and early 2010s, especially among teens and young adults. People still use it today in casual conversation, memes, and social media posts when friends want to add a playful but serious twist to “Are you for real?”