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BFD

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abbreviation

Slang.

  1. (a euphemistic initialism used to avoid explicit vulgarity).

    1. (used ironically as an interjection to indicate that a person or thing is considered unimportant or unimpressive).

      All I can say is BFD—her engagement is not exactly big news.

    2. a person or thing of great importance or consequence; a big deal.

      It was the kind of BFD that impacted the whole industry.

Etymology

Origin of BFD

First recorded in 1965–70; “B(ig) F(uckin') D(eal)” or “B(ig) F(at) D(eal)”

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