“NFS” stands for “Not for sale.”

What does NFS mean?

Abbreviation “NFS” usually infers someone saying not for sale. You might see this on Facebook or Instagram, when someone is showing a picture of something valuable and then puts a caption that says, “NFS!”

This abbreviation indicates that the person wouldn’t want to sell what they’re talking about on social media or over text message. For example, “No, I’m sorry, it’s NFS!”

Examples and other meanings

• “No, sorry, I can’t it’s NFS!”
  • Emotion: Definitive
  • Intention: By telling someone this it would indicate that they wouldn’t want to sell whichever item the person is looking at.
• “You might be jealous—NFS!”
  • Emotion: Caption
  • Intention: Often, we’ll see “NFS” as a caption on Instagram, Facebook, or other social media platforms to try and make others feel jealous or envious.

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