effing

[ ef-ing ]

adjective

, Slang.

1. (used as an intensifier.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of effing¹

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

Example Sentences

They are, in the internet parlance, in the "effing around" period.

From Salon

Like after I’ve done my own mani — for hours, I can hardly lift a finger without fear of effing something up.

From Los Angeles Times

At one point, she was told: "'When you earn as much money as you do, you do as we effing say'."

From BBC

“Every time I see him now, I’m just, ‘Hey man, I’m just going to go out and be Ryan Effing Blaney tonight.’”

From Seattle Times

“I guess you don’t want to be Ryan Effing Blaney in that moment,” Wallace said.

From Seattle Times