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Meaning of "effing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EFFING

effing  [ˈɛfɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EFFING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Effing is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES EFFING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Fuck

Fuck is an English-language word, a profanity which refers to the act of sexual intercourse and is also commonly used to denote disdain or as an intensifier. Its origin is obscure; it is usually considered to be first attested to around 1475, but may be considerably older. In modern usage, the term fuck and its derivatives can be used in the position of a noun, a verb, an adjective or an adverb. There are many common phrases that employ the word, as well as compounds incorporating it, such as motherfucker.

Definition of effing in the English dictionary

The definition of effing in the dictionary is used as a euphemism for `fucking' in expressions of anger.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EFFING


briefing
ˈbriːfɪŋ
buffing
ˈbʌfɪŋ
channel-surfing
ˈtʃænəlsɜːfɪŋ
couchsurfing
ˈkaʊtʃˌsɜːfɪŋ
coughing
ˈkɒfɪŋ
debriefing
ˌdiːˈbriːfɪŋ
golfing
ˈɡɒlfɪŋ
huffing
ˈhʌfɪŋ
kitesurfing
ˈkaɪtˌsɜːfɪŋ
laughing
ˈlɑːfɪŋ
morphing
ˈmɔːfɪŋ
roofing
ˈruːfɪŋ
rustproofing
ˈrʌstˌpruːfɪŋ
sniffing
ˈsnɪfɪŋ
staffing
ˈstɑːfɪŋ
strafing
ˈstrɑːfɪŋ
stuffing
ˈstʌfɪŋ
surfing
ˈsɜːfɪŋ
waterproofing
ˈwɔːtəpruːfɪŋ
windsurfing
ˈwɪndˌsɜːfɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EFFING

efficacious
efficaciously
efficaciousness
efficacy
efficiencies
efficiency
efficiency apartment
efficient
efficient cause
efficiently
effierce
effigial
effigies
effigurate
effiguration
effigy
effleurage
effloresce
efflorescence
efflorescent

WORDS THAT END LIKE EFFING

astroturfing
ballot-box stuffing
bodysurfing
chuffing
coiffing
crowd surfing
glue-sniffing
huffing and puffing
in the offing
naffing
overstaffing
press briefing
safe surfing
scoffing
soundproofing
spiffing
spoofing
swoffing
tiffing
understaffing

Synonyms and antonyms of effing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «effing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EFFING

Find out the translation of effing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of effing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «effing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

艾芬
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

effing
570 millions of speakers

English

effing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Effing
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرجل الجاذبية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ядреный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Effing
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

effing
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

de merde
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Effing
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Effing
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

いまいましく
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

앞 으론
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Effing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

effing
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எஃபிங்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कार्यक्षम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pis
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

effing
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Effing
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ядрений
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Effing
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

effing
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Effing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

effing
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Effing
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of effing

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EFFING»

The term «effing» is quite widely used and occupies the 51.969 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EFFING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «effing» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «effing» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about effing

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EFFING»

Discover the use of effing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to effing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Smart Card Handbook
Professionals and microchip designers working in the smart card industry will continue to benefit from this essential guide. This book is also ideal for newcomers to the field.
Wolfgang Rankl, Wolfgang Effing, 2010
2
Stop Effing Yourself: A Survivor's Guide to Life's Biggest ...
A Survivor's Guide to Life's Biggest Screw-ups Sean Kenniff. 21. Are you having serious family issues? (kids or others) Yes No 22. Do you feel like a fraud sometimes? Yes No 23. Do you procrastinate? Yes No 24. Are you a perfectionist ?
Sean Kenniff, 2010
3
Coral Browne: 'this Effing Lady' : a Biography
The life story of a unique star of stage and screen. Guaranteed press and serial interest.
Rose Collis, 2007
4
Moon Palace: A Novel (Penguin Ink)
Spanning three generations, and illuminated by marvelous flights of lyricism and wit, Moon Palace follows an orphan child of the sixties as he seeks the key to his past and the answers to the riddle of his fate.
Paul Auster, 2010
5
Paul Auster's Postmodernity
Effing's identity is revealed to Fogg, and the latter realizes that history repeats itself. Effing finds solace in the cave of a murdered hermit named Tom. Ensconced in his newfound environment, Effing's narrative becomes increasingly fantastical: ...
Brendan Martin, 2010
6
The Jesuit: A National Melo-drama, in Three Acts, Founded on ...
Effing. Come, tell ins, pretty one, what have you new on shore ? Zarifa. Your ships, I learn, are wrecked upon the bar ; to-night, at twelve, the council have resolved to attack your vessel with their boats, and from the fort Effing. Indeed ! for this I ...
Thomas W. Whitley, 1850
7
The United States Magazine and Democratic Review
I'm here, sir ! Effing. Terence, I've a mission for yon. Ter. A what, sir 1 Effing. A mission, Terence. Ter., (scratching his head.) I beg yer honor's pardon ; I'd rather, if it be at all the same, it was a commission ! I'd like to show meself a broth of a boy ...
8
The United States Democratic Review
I'd like to show meself a broth of a boy in the dhrubbing we intind giving these ugly Mexicans to-morrow, if ye plase, sir. Effing. Have you a good memory, Terence 1 Ter. Mem'ry, is it, sir? To be sure an' I have! Effing. Did you observe anything ...
Thomas Prentice Kettell, D. W Holly, Conrad Swackhamer, 1850
9
New Scientist
A GROUNDLING'S NOTEBOOK Military friends Donald Gould "Oo the effing ell do you effing fink you effing are you effing sod?" The glorious cadences of the Queen's English — Shakespeare's tongue — broke the stillness of the night in this ...
10
The Effing C-Word: Cricket: a User's Guide
" Alan Gardner, Cricinfo "A lot of fun! For cricket nuts!" David 'Bumble' Lloyd, Sky Sports "If you in anyway like cricket you should buy this book. You really should. I loved it.
Simon White, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EFFING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term effing is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Dude Bro Party Massacre III Review
Yup, the George 'effing Washington of PARTY. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?! Face it, Dude Bro Party Massacre III has everything a cult ... «We Got This Covered, Jul 15»
2
Couple Gives Up, Lists Unfinished Brooklyn Mansion for $11.5M
weeeellllll, if finished that'll be a pretty effing awesome place... 11.5M dollar shell makes me wonder if its worth asking for a discount and not ... «Curbed NY, Jul 15»
3
Celebrities Can Now "Verify" Their Tinder Profiles, So Now You'll …
Don't get me wrong, I was so happy for her and her journey to find a new man, but like…who would ever swipe right on me again knowing that Hilary effing Duff ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
4
Penny Dreadful Season 2.10 Recap: A Standing Ovation
Naturally, this is Poole's cue to go effing nuts. Think about it: she's not only seen her own slavemaster laid low, but by a younger and less ... «WordandFilm.com, Jul 15»
5
Video Premiere: The Wyldz
All we know about the song is this: It. Effing. Rocks. Some other fun tidbits? The album for the Paris-to-Austin rockers was recorded by Steve ... «Artistdirect.com, Jul 15»
6
Jeff Goldblum & Wife Emilie Livingston Welcome Baby With The …
This kid is going to be effing cool. I wonder if his full name is even Charles Ocean… Probably not. I bet this baby came out of the womb the type ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
7
Young People Have Just Been Properly Screwed Over By The 2015 …
... media has been briefed on the major points and cuts the Chancellor will be announcing – and it's pretty effing bad news for young people. «MTV UK, Jul 15»
8
Man interrupts Minister Eric Hoskins news conference, upset over …
So before you start hurling insults I would strongly suggest you do your EFFING RESEARCH because without the OPS you wouldn't be able to ... «Newstalk 1010, Jul 15»
9
Work Avoidance Wednesday - Tetris
Plot spoiler: it can get effing hard! Just look at the predicament I got myself into below… Level 8 NOOOOOOOOOO. Yeah I didn't last much ... «Lazygamer, Jul 15»
10
Nick Kyrgios's pantomime Wimbledon antics cannot disguise a rare …
And he is no charmless oaf, effing and blinding his way aggressively through matches – rather a mixed-up kid with outrageous talents growing ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»

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