F-ing Adjective - Definition, Pictures, Pronunciation And Usage Notes

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Definition of f-ing adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

f-ing adjective  /ˈefɪŋ/  /ˈefɪŋ/(also effing) [only before noun] (offensive, slang) jump to other results

1. a swear word that many people find offensive that is used to emphasize a comment or an angry statement; used instead of saying ‘fucking’

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