JFC
JFC (interjection) means Jesus fucking Christ; an exclamation of exasperation, shock or disbelief, used in text and online. Example: “JFC, they raised the rent again.”
How to Use JFC
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishJFC is a swear word people type when something is unbelievable or infuriating.
Profane and blasphemous. Fine in casual messaging among friends; never appropriate in professional writing, and offensive to many religious readers because of the use of Christ's name.
JFC usually opens a sentence and is followed by a comma. Softer alternatives are JC, jeez or, without the blasphemy, FFS.
Trace the full origin ↓Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
_____, they raised the rent again.
Etymology
An initialism of the exclamation Jesus fucking Christ.
Synonyms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between JFC and FFS?
Both express exasperation. JFC leans towards shock or disbelief at what someone has done, while FFS — for fuck's sake — leans towards impatience with an ongoing annoyance. FFS avoids blasphemy, which matters to some readers.
Is JFC offensive?
Yes, on two counts: it contains a strong obscenity and it takes Christ's name in vain. Among friends online it is unremarkable, but it should be kept out of work messages, public posts and any writing where a religious reader might take it badly.