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to eff

to eff

3 9.9
To say strong swear words like 'fuck' when angry
  • verb
  • /ɛf/
  • Offensive
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  • It was so frustrating that all I could say was, "Eff it!"
  • let them effing
  • effing die

If someone tells you they've been sexually assaulted, take it effing seriously and listen to them.

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Examples

Synonyms

to swear
vsto eff
  • Offensive
253 4.3

To use rude or offensive words, often when angry

focuses on using a mild substitute to show anger or frustration
to curse
vsto eff
  • Offensive
192 4.1

To say bad words in anger

is commonly a milder substitute expressing frustration or displeasure
to cuss
vsto eff
  • NSFW
30 8.1

To say swear words when angry or frustrated

tends to use a euphemism rather than direct stronger profanity
to drop the f-bomb
vsto eff
  • Offensive
9.9

Say the rude word 'fuck', often in a situation where it surprises or offends people

is a milder euphemism used to show anger instead of that explicit word
to drop an atomic F-bomb
vsto eff
  • Offensive
9.7

To use the F-word to shock people

is a euphemism that expresses anger without strong dramatic profanity
to let out a curse
vsto eff
  • Offensive
6.8

To say a bad word when you feel angry or hurt

is used more generally as a polite stand-in for direct expletives

Antonyms

to refrain
87 4.2

Choose not to do something you want to do

Idioms

eff all
  • NSFW
9.9

Nothing at all, often said as a rude way to show you mean it

Phrasal Verbs

to eff off
  • Offensive
9.9

A rude way to tell someone to go away without the real swear word

Surface Forms

eff infinitive
effed past
effed past participle
effing present participle
effs third person singular

Etymology

Eff comes from the name of the letter F and is often used as a mild or comic stand-in for the swear word 'fuck', so to eff can mean to 'swear' or show strong anger without using the full word.