FP Meaning: What Does FP Mean Online?

Did someone send you a message that you are their FP? In online conversations, FP is just a shorter way to say that someone is your ‘favorite person.’ Learn more about the common FP meaning and how to use it in conversations.  

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What Is FP?

Photo showing what FP stands for, which is favorite person.

As mentioned earlier, when someone calls you their FP, it means that you are their favorite person. They don’t have to be intimately involved with you to use this acronym.  

In Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) contexts, FP also stands for ‘favorite person,’ but it refers to a more intense emotional attachment,  leading to hyperfixation or obsession. 

More often than not, it can turn into an unhealthy relationship, as emotions have no boundaries. 

Example sentences:

  • My FP is definitely my Father. He’s wealthy, but he treats people with respect and kindness.
  • My girlfriend has always been my FP because she understands me in ways no one else can.
  • After Sarah bought me my first car, she instantly became my FP.
  • Even after being apart for over a decade, my brother remains my FP in this world.
  • Mom is my FP; I drive for hours every weekend to see her.

When and How to Use FP?

So, how do you FP in your online conversations? It’s pretty simple —use FP whenever you are referring to someone dear to you. You can also use FP to show appreciation

For example, you might text, “My FP just made my day!” when discussing your partner. Or you could also post on Instagram, “At the farm with Dad. Spending the day with my FP is the best #BestDadInTheWorld#FP,” when referring to your dad. 

Other FP Meanings

Photo showing the different alternate meanings of FP

What if ‘favorite person’ doesn’t quite fit right in the context of the conversation? Worry not because there are other possible FP meanings.  

Function Point

A function point helps you check the capability of your app to estimate cost and performance of your project. For example, you can check function points like inputs, outputs, and external interface files.

Freezing Point

Did you know that in order for water to turn into ice it should reach a freezing point of 0°C but for seawater, it needs a freezing point of -2°C (28°F)? That’s because each liquid substance exhibits a unique freezing point.

Fully Paid

Have you finished paying for a loan or credit card debt? In this context, FP means fully paid, which means the money you have borrowed from the bank is returned (or paid). 

First Person

When narrating your experience (whether in speech or writing), you use the first-person point of view. In this POV, you use the word ‘I’ so that the readers or the person you are talking to can understand your perspective. 

Flagship Product

If someone asks you what Apple’s flagship product is, your first answer is mostly the iPhone. Despite producing other products, brands usually have a product they are known for. FPs are the center of a brand’s promotion and marketing and are often the primary revenue generators.

Focal Plane

Photographers use the focal plane (FP) to create perfect shots. The FP is where light rays emanating from the lens converge. If you use a camera, the FP is where the image sensor is.

Fair Play 

In video games, FP is short for ‘fair play.’ In this context, it just means that the other person won the game without cheating. 

Final Thoughts

There are a lot of FP meanings, but the most popular one in text messages and chats refers to ‘favorite person.’ Remember, you don’t have to be in an intimate relationship to call someone your FP doesn’t have to be intimate. You could have your family member, best friend, or teacher as your FP.