effing
adjective/ˈefɪŋ/
/ˈefɪŋ/
(also f-ing)
[only before noun] adverb (offensive, slang)- a swear word that is used to emphasize a comment or an angry statement; used instead of a stronger swear word
- I’ll smash your effing face if you don’t eff off.
- The food was effing awful.
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