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effing

American  
[ef-ing] / ˈɛf ɪŋ /

adjective

Slang.

  1. (used as an intensifier.)

Etymology

Origin of effing

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

Example Sentences

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“My condolences to Paltrow, Kardashian, Mr. Dog, Pratt, & Katy effing Perry...and of course all the other self interested rich ppl in LA.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2022

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