EFFING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Effing

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

1920s: euphemistic alteration of fucking, with the substitition of eff for fuck; see also eff

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɛfɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

used to emphasize or express annoyance with someone or something

Short Definition:

used to emphasize or express annoyance

Examples:
  • give me an effing break!

Word: Effing

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɛfɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

used for emphasis or to express annoyance

Short Definition:

used for emphasis or to express annoyance

Examples:
  • some movies are so effing awful, they're hilarious

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