verb
eff
ehf
Eff (verb) means a euphemistic stand-in for "fuck," used to swear without saying the word outright. Example: “He was effing and blinding after he stubbed his toe.”
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A euphemistic stand-in for "fuck," used to swear without saying the word outright.
"He was effing and blinding after he stubbed his toe."
How to use eff
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA softened way of cursing, often used in phrases like "effing and blinding."
When to use it
Informal and used specifically to avoid saying an actual swear word aloud.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- effs
- Past tense
- effed
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Etymology
Taken from the letter name "ef" (F), the first letter of the word it politely stands in for.
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What does “eff” mean?
The word “eff” means a euphemistic stand-in for "fuck," used to swear without saying the word outright. In plain terms, a softened way of cursing, often used in phrases like "effing and blinding.".
How do you pronounce “eff”?
“Eff” is pronounced ehf (/ɛf/ in IPA).
How do you use “eff” in a sentence?
Here is “eff” used in a sentence: “He was effing and blinding after he stubbed his toe.”
What part of speech is “eff”?
“Eff” is a verb.
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