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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of SFX

First recorded in 1965–70; blend of sound or special and FX, a phonetic spelling of effects

Words nearby SFX

Sforza, sforzando, SFr., sfumato, SFW, SFX, sfz, sg, sgabello, S gauge, sgd.

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How to use SFX in a sentence

SFX: Mic being ripped from lapel in “I want my Daddy”-type despair.
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British Dictionary definitions for SFX

SFX

pl n films television

short for sound effectsSee sound effect

short for special effects

Word Origin for SFX

C20: s (ound), s (pecial) + a phonetic respelling of effects

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