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effin

effin

1 9.9
An exclamation that shows strong anger or surprise as a mild swear
  • interjection
  • /ˈɛfɪn/
  • Offensive
translation icon : joder
  • I can't believe he said that; what an effin' idiot!

Examples

  • An 8 percent cut in pay, so boo effin hoo, they were making what, 45 dollars down to 35 dollars?

    Blog text (18)
  • This effin' traffic is driving me crazy!

  • After that effin' game, I need a drink.

Synonyms

fucking
vseffin
  • Offensive
9.9

A rude strong word people use to show anger or surprise

is a euphemistic exclamation standing in for that very harsh swear
damn
vseffin
  • NSFW
6.7

Said to show anger, surprise or annoyance

is a milder euphemism typically standing in for harsher swearing
goddamn
vseffin
  • Offensive
659 9.2

Shows strong anger, annoyance, or surprise in rude informal speech

is a milder euphemism that stands in for harsher swearing
heck
vseffin
  • Informal
422 7.5

A small amount of care or worry about something

is used for stronger anger or surprise rather than this mild substitute
ugh
vseffin
  • Informal
282 7.9

A short sound people make to show disgust or annoyance

is used as a forceful euphemism to express anger or strong surprise
goddamned
vseffin
  • Offensive
121 9.9

Shows strong anger or annoyance in a rude way

is a gentler euphemism used to avoid such offensive phrasing
eww
vseffin
  • Informal
39 9.5

A short sound people make when they find something disgusting

is reserved for expressing strong anger or shock using softened swearing
for fuck's sake
vseffin
  • Offensive
33 9.9

A very rude phrase people say to show strong anger or annoyance

is instead used as a milder euphemism for similarly strong feelings
holy shit
vseffin
  • Offensive
26 9.9

A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked

is used as a milder euphemism instead of that coarse exclamation
golly
vseffin
  • Archaic
24 9.9

A word people say to show mild surprise

is used more harshly and for stronger anger or surprise than this term
damnit
vseffin
  • NSFW
15 8.4

A short angry cry people say when they feel annoyed or frustrated

is a euphemistic exclamation used instead of that vulgar form
fucking hell
vseffin
  • Offensive
14 9.9

A strong rude shout people use when they feel very angry or shocked

is used as a euphemism instead of such coarse, offensive language
goddam
vseffin
  • Offensive
9 9.9

Adds strong anger or surprise to what you say

is the milder euphemistic exclamation compared with that religious profanity
OMG
vseffin
  • Slang
8 8.5

A short written exclamation people use in messages to show surprise or shock

is a euphemistic spoken exclamation used for stronger emotional swearing
eew
vseffin
  • Informal
7 9.5

A sound people make to show strong dislike

is used to signal anger or surprise with coarse euphemistic language instead
eek
vseffin
  • Informal
5 9.6

A short cry of fear or surprise when something suddenly scares you

is instead used to show anger or strong surprise with euphemistic curse
gawd
vseffin
  • Slang
4 9.9

A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance

is used as a stronger vulgar euphemism for harsher swearing than this soft oath
freakin
vseffin
  • NSFW
4 9.9

A short cry people say to show surprise or anger

is an exclamation for intense emotion, replacing a harsher swear
friggin
vseffin
  • NSFW
3 9.9

To say when you feel angry, annoyed, or upset

is applied as a euphemism that can still express stronger intensity
egad
vseffin
  • Archaic
3 9.9

An old word people say to show surprise or shock

is a modern euphemism used to express stronger, cruder emotions
geesh
vseffin
  • Informal
2 9.9

An informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or that they do not believe something

is a harsher euphemism expressing stronger anger or shock than this soft form
fucken
vseffin
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A rude strong word said to show anger or surprise

is used as a milder euphemism rather than this offensive form
eep
vseffin
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short cry showing fear, surprise, or embarrassment

is used to express stronger anger or surprise using softened swearing
muthafucka
vseffin
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A very rude exclamation showing strong anger or surprise

is a softer euphemism compared with this very offensive slang
goddamnit
vseffin
  • Offensive
1 9.9

People say a strong angry word when they feel very annoyed

is used as a softer euphemism rather than this harsh religious expletive
ecch
vseffin
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound people say to show they feel disgust

is instead used to show anger and surprise using euphemistic swearing
fricking
vseffin
  • Slang
1 9.7

Say to show anger, surprise, or frustration

is a euphemistic exclamation standing in for a harsher swear
ewww
vseffin
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound showing embarrassment about something awkward

is used for anger or surprise in a stronger, euphemistic way
frack
vseffin
  • NSFW
9.9

A short angry or surprised cry used instead of a strong bad word

is used more strongly as an exclamation for intense anger or surprise
frick
vseffin
  • Slang
9.9

A mild bad word people say to show anger or surprise

is aimed at expressing strong emotion rather than just mild annoyance
frigging
vseffin
  • NSFW
9.6

A short angry word people say to show annoyance

is used to convey strong feeling more harshly than that softer alternative
frig
vseffin
  • NSFW
9.9

A short angry or surprised word people say when something goes wrong

is used more strongly to express intense anger or surprise than this mild form
fecking
vseffin
  • NSFW
9.9

A short word people say to show surprise, anger, or annoyance

is a euphemism that often replaces a harsher swear for emphasis
fuckity fuck
vseffin
  • Offensive
9.9

A rude phrase people say to show strong anger or frustration

is a euphemistic form used to avoid such extreme vulgar emphasis
OMFG
vseffin
  • Offensive
9.9

A short informal online message that shows very strong surprise or excitement

is used as a spoken euphemism rather than this internet abbreviation
oh my heck
vseffin
  • Informal
9.9

A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something

is a stronger euphemism used for harsher swearing and anger
bejeezus
vseffin
  • Informal
9.9

A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance

is used more strongly and crudely for anger or shock than this old-fashioned form
egads
vseffin
  • Archaic
9.9

An old-fashioned shout said to show surprise or shock

is instead a stronger, coarse euphemism for intense anger or surprise
ecky thump
vseffin
  • Archaic
9.9

A short shout showing surprise or disbelief

is a modern, stronger euphemism used to show intense anger or shock
erk
vseffin
  • Informal
9.9

A short sound people make to show disgust

is instead a euphemistic exclamation that displays intense anger or surprise

How Intense

effin
  • Offensive
1 9.9
damn
  • NSFW
6.7
wow
  • Informal
1.0
oh
1.0

Surface Forms

effin main

Morphology

effin = eff (semi-transparent) = eff + in

Used as a euphemistic respelling of the taboo word in exclamations; recognizable to users who understand letter-name euphemisms but not fully predictable for all learners.

Etymology

Effin is used as a quick exclamation to show strong anger or surprise and is a safer short form of 'fucking'. It comes from saying the letter eff to avoid the full swear, so people shout effin to show how upset or surprised they are.