effing

[ ef-ing ]
/ ˈɛf ɪŋ /

adjective, adverb Slang.

(used as an intensifier).

Origin of effing

1940–45; euphemism for fucking, with eff as spelled form of the name of the initial letter

Words nearby effing

efficiency expert, efficient, efficient cause, effie, effigy, effing, effingham, effleurage, effloresce, efflorescence, efflorescent

Definition for effing (2 of 2)

eff
[ ef ]
/ ɛf /
Slang.

verb (used with or without object), interjection

fuck: Stop effing around and get to work! Eff you, you lout!

noun

the word “fuck”; the f-word: peppering his speech with superfluous and highly offensive effs.

Verb Phrases

eff off, Go away!: Eff off and die, you piece of Martian scum!

Origin of eff

1940–45; euphemism for fuck, with eff as spelled form of the name of the initial letter

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British Dictionary definitions for effing

eff
/ (ɛf) /

verb

euphemism for fuck taboo eff off
eff and blind slang to use obscene language

Derived forms of eff

effing, noun, adjective, adverb