See also: effin, effin', f'ng, f'n, F-ing
Derivative of the word ‘fucking’, 'effing' means litterally ‘F-ing’. You may see it used on a message board where derogatory words (such as the f-word) are not allowed, to take the place the un-allowed.(Note that on sites such as GameFAQs, this is known as censor bypassing, and you most likely will get modded for it, whether be by a nobleman or some n00b merely&purely because s\he can.) It is, however, its own, unique word, seperate from ‘fucking’ or ‘f'ing’ or ‘F-ing’ in its entireity.
The reason that "I'm late for class"'s definition of this word has received such low ratings is for the fact that s\he acted as a ‘language elitist’ and instantly put the word down, when in actuality s\he did not know the etymological origin of the word and whe\how\under what contexts.. it is generally used.
Derivative of the word ‘fucking’, 'effing' means litterally ‘F-ing’. You may see it used on a message board where derogatory words (such as the f-word) are not allowed, to take the place the un-allowed.(Note that on sites such as GameFAQs, this is known as censor bypassing, and you most likely will get modded for it, whether be by a nobleman or some n00b merely&purely because s\he can.) It is, however, its own, unique word, seperate from ‘fucking’ or ‘f'ing’ or ‘F-ing’ in its entireity.
The reason that "I'm late for class"'s definition of this word has received such low ratings is for the fact that s\he acted as a ‘language elitist’ and instantly put the word down, when in actuality s\he did not know the etymological origin of the word and whe\how\under what contexts.. it is generally used.
by Victor Van Styn July 30, 2005
A variant of "fucking" used on Canadian television, primarily "Royal Canadian Air Farce". Pre-teens have been known to use in when quoting and the term "fucking" comes up in the quotation.
"That's effin' ridiculous!"
by Bowman June 17, 2002
it is a nicer way to say f*cking
by Steven Ayres December 12, 2007
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by b.a.k. February 25, 2006
The edited version of the word "fucking." Spelled this way, it is incorrect. The letter "F" is not to be spelled out. See F'n or F'in for correct spelling.
I wish I could use the English language properly, but I keep misspelling a bunch of effing words. I'm effing stupid!
by I'm late for class March 31, 2004
A new photo craze like planking or horsemanning, where two people form a capital F with their bodies. Person 1 sits on top of Person 2's shoulders with their legs and arms straight out in front of them.
by Flansy September 12, 2011