Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

effing

Interjection
/ˈɛf.ɪŋ/
Definition
A euphemism for the word ‘fucking’, often used to express strong emotion or intensity without using profanity directly.
Examples
  • “I can’t believe I lost my keys again! This is just effing ridiculous!”
  • “That movie was effing amazing!”
  • “I spent an effing long time waiting in that line.”
Meaning
It conveys a sense of emphasis or frustration, often in a humorous or light-hearted context.
Synonyms
  • freaking
  • flipping
  • damn
  • hecking