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FFS

American  
Or ffs

abbreviation

Slang.
  1. for fuck’s sake (a euphemistic initialism used to express exasperation, frustration, anger, etc., without explicit vulgarity).


Etymology

Origin of FFS

From its use in digital communications

Example Sentences

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The most sophisticated of popular FFS models made by Garmin, Lowrance and Humminbird, among others, can sell for more than $6,000.

From The Wall Street Journal May 5, 2026

“Private plans have never been paid less than FFS Medicare,” says MedPAC, referring to fee-for-service or traditional, government-run Medicare.

From MarketWatch Apr. 8, 2026

“By adding FFS straight into the Matter SDK, it means that developers don’t need an Amazon-specific SDK at all,” explained Koopmans.

From The Verge Jul. 20, 2022

The FFS, which represents French producers and distributors of spirits beverages, encompasses 250 companies, including small businesses and international groups.

From Reuters Jun. 21, 2022

Officials deployed a "strike team" of heavy bulldozers to build fire lines and defensible space around communities near Bear Creek along with 19 tractor-plows to contain the fire, the FFS said.

From Fox News Mar. 8, 2022

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