How do you use "Effing" in a sentence?

This effing thing won't work! What the eff? Stop your effing and blinding.

Effing

Q: What does "Effing" mean?

Euphemism for 'fucking'; used to avoid the full word. 'Effing' (from the letter F) is a common euphemism for 'fucking.' Allows speakers to express the same frustration or emphasis while avoiding the actual word. Often in 'effing and blinding.'

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Meaning: Euphemism for 'fucking'; used to avoid the full word.

'fucking'的委婉说法；用来避免说出完整的脏话。

Eufemismo de 'fucking'; se usa para evitar la palabra completa.

「fucking」の婉曲表現。完全な言葉を避けるために使う。

'fucking'의 완곡 표현; 직접적인 욕설을 피하기 위해 사용.

'Effing' (from the letter F) is a common euphemism for 'fucking.' Allows speakers to express the same frustration or emphasis while avoiding the actual word. Often in 'effing and blinding.'

'effing'（来自字母F）是'fucking'的常见委婉说法。让说话者在避免说出实际脏话的同时表达相同的挫败感或强调。常用于'effing and blinding（满嘴脏话）'。

'Effing' (de la letra F) es un eufemismo común de 'fucking.' Permite expresar la misma frustración o énfasis sin decir la palabra real. Se usa a menudo en 'effing and blinding' (soltar tacos).

「effing」（文字のFから）は「fucking」の一般的な婉曲表現。実際の言葉を避けながら、同じ苛立ちや強調を表現できます。「effing and blinding（罵り倒すこと）」でよく使われます。

'에핑(Effing)'은 알파벳 F에서 유래한 'fucking'의 일반적인 완곡 표현이다. 실제 욕설을 피하면서도 같은 좌절감이나 강조를 표현할 수 있다. 'effing and blinding(욕설을 퍼붓다)'이라는 표현으로도 자주 사용된다.

Examples

This effing thing won't work!
这该死的东西不管用！
¡Este puñetero cacharro no funciona!
このくそったれが動かない！
이 빌어먹을 게 작동을 안 해!
What the eff?
搞什么？
¿Qué narices?
何だよ？
뭐라고?
Stop your effing and blinding.
别满嘴脏话了。
Deja de soltar tacos.
罵るのをやめろ。
욕 좀 그만 해.

Pronunciation

/ˈefɪŋ/

Usage Guide

Context: euphemism, frustration, media

Tone: frustrated, emphatic

✓ Do Say

Effing
该死的
puñetero
くそったれな
에핑
What the eff
搞什么
qué narices
何だよ
뭐라고(What the eff)
Effing and blinding
满嘴脏话
soltar tacos
罵り倒すこと
에핑 앤 블라인딩

✗ Don't Say

Everyone knows what it means
大家都知道它什么意思
Todo el mundo sabe lo que significa
みんな何を意味するか分かっている
누구나 무슨 뜻인지 안다

Common Mistakes

Transparent euphemism—everyone knows the original

Origin & History

Euphemism using the letter F to avoid saying 'fuck.' 'Effing and blinding' describes swearing generally. Common in contexts where full swearing would be inappropriate.

Etymology: From the letter F in 'fucking'

First recorded: 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Media censorship; Self-censorship

Regional notes: English-language universal.

Variations

EffingEffEffing and blinding