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go fund me
/ɡoʊ ˈfʌnd miː/
Definition
1
A leading online crowdfunding platform where individuals create campaigns to raise money for personal causes, medical expenses, disasters, or creative endeavors.
2
(Informal) A colloquial reference to soliciting donations via such a platform, often implying a humorous or desperate public appeal for financial help.
Examples
After totaling his third car this year, Dave sheepishly launched a go fund me titled 'Third Time's the Charm'.
Her go fund me for 'retiring at 25 to pet puppies full-time' raised eyebrows and zero dollars.
When the pizza delivery guy refused IOUs, she started a go fund me faster than you can say 'extra cheese'.
His go fund me campaign for 'building a pillow fort empire' somehow convinced 47 strangers to invest.