eff (someone or something)

rude slang An exclamation of utter contempt, disdain, or disregard for someone or something. ("Eff" is the phonetic spelling of the letter F, representing the expletive "fuck.") You know what? Eff you! I'm done with this conversation. A: "I'm just so sick of all the drama in that group!" B: "For real, eff them!" God, eff this! I've been trying to fix this computer for nearly an hour, but nothing is working!

eff and blind

informal To utter many expletives. Primarily heard in UK. Hey, don't eff and blind at me—I had nothing to do with the printing delay! If Mom hears you effing and blinding like that, you're gonna be in so much trouble! Would you stop? I know you're frustrated, but don't eff and blind in public when there are kids around!

eff it

rude slang An expression of extreme frustration with a situation indicating that one has decided to no longer care about it or give it any attention. ("Eff" is the phonetic spelling of the letter F, representing the expletive "fuck.") Eff it, I don't need this kind of aggravation in my life—I'm leaving! Eff it, I give up! I've been trying to fix this computer for nearly an hour, but nothing is working! You know what? Eff it! I'm done with this conversation!

eff off

rude slang

1. Go away. ("Eff" in these headwords is the phonetic spelling of the letter F, representing the word "fuck.") Eff off, will you? I don't want to hear any more of your crap. A: "Tom wants to ask you some more questions about the project." B: "Tell him to eff off, would you? I'm busy." Would you eff off? You're just getting in the way here and slowing us all down.

2. To engage in aimless recreation or frivolous time-wasting. You'd be done with your homework by now if you didn't spend so much time effing off on that phone of yours. Quit effing off, guys, the boss is walking in now! Instead of working on my taxes, I effed off around the house for most of the afternoon. That was a waste.

eff this/that

rude slang An exclamation of utter disdain for and rejection of something. ("Eff" is the phonetic spelling of the letter F, representing the expletive "fuck.") You know what? Eff this! I'm done talking to you. A: "I'm just so sick of all the drama in that group!" B: "For real, eff that!" Eff this, I give up! I've been trying to fix this computer for nearly an hour, but nothing is working!

eff this/that noise

rude slang An exclamation of utter disdain for and rejection of something. ("Eff" is the phonetic spelling of the letter F, representing the expletive "fuck.") You know what? Eff this noise! I'm done talking to you. A: "I'm just so sick of all the drama in that group!" B: "For real, eff that noise!" I don't pay any attention to what people say about me in the tabloids. Eff that noise!

eff this/that shit

rude slang An exclamation of utter disdain for and rejection of something. ("Eff" is the phonetic spelling of the letter F, representing the expletive "fuck.") You know what? Eff this shit! I'm done talking to you. A: "I'm just so sick of all the drama in that group!" B: "For real, eff that shit!" I don't pay any attention to what people say about me in the tabloids. Eff that noise!

eff up

1. verb, rude slang To make a mistake; to mess up. ("Eff" is a shortening of the vulgar word "fuck.") I think I effed up by putting the casserole in the oven too soon. You effed up, Dave. Just admit it, and we can all move on. Wait, the boss didn't know that you're pregnant? Oh, I really effed up here, didn't I?

2. verb, rude slang To cause someone to make a mistake; to screw someone up. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "eff" and "up." I was trying to build a house of cards when the sudden sound of a car alarm effed me up. Why would you walk in front of the TV while I'm in the middle of a boss fight? You totally effed me up, and now I have to work my way through the castle all over again! I lost my footing on the jump, that's what effed me up.

3. verb, rude slang To ruin or damage something; to mess up something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "eff" and "up." The pilots' strike really effed up our vacation plans! Boy, you really effed this engine up. When was the last time you got your oil changed? I effed up my knee in practice last night so I won't be able to play on Saturday.

4. verb, rude slang To cause someone significant injury by physically attacking them, as with punches and other blows. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "eff" and "up." The captain of the football team said he'd eff me up if he caught me talking to his girlfriend again. If that punk doesn't shut up soon, I'm gonna have to go over there and eff him up! You know, the bullies who threaten to eff everyone up are usually the biggest cowards.

5. verb, rude slang To intoxicate someone to an extreme degree. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "eff" and "up." The painkillers the doctor prescribed really effed me up last night. They want to get effed up on weed and watch cheesy horror movies. The dentist gave me nitrous oxide before the anesthesia, and that sure effed me up. In about two seconds, I went from crying over getting an IV to giggling about it.

6. verb, rude slang To fail or malfunction. The printer effed up last night so I still haven't printed my report. A: "Whoa, did something explode in here?" B: "The blender effed up again. I have no idea why the lid keeps flying off like that." I bet the washer effed up because we've had so many people using it now that the kids are home.

7. noun, rude slang A person who is a complete failure or rarely does anything right. In this usage, the phrase is often hyphenated. I admit that after college I was kind of an eff-up. I finally got my act together in my thirties, though. With rich parents like that, he can be an eff-up his whole life and just never change. No, I need this project done right—you can't assign it to that eff-up Bill!

8. noun, rude slang A mistake. In this usage, the phrase is often hyphenated. One little eff up and they kick me out of school. It's just not fair! This is not just an eff-up, Brad—this could bankrupt the entire company! Hey, eff-ups like this just cannot happen when we're processing payroll for the whole staff.

fuck my life

rude slang An expression of one's frustration with a situation gone awry. It is often abbreviated "FML." Did I really leave my wallet at home? Ugh, fuck my life. Wait, is that my ex-boyfriend? Fuck my life! I didn't know he was going to be here! Fuck my life, I left my phone at home.

what the eff

rude slang "Eff" is the spelling of the letter F, used as a euphemistic substitution for the expletive "fuck."

1. An exclamation of surprise or disbelief. A: "What the eff was that noise?" B: "Relax, scaredy-cat. It's just the sound of the heating system turning on." A: "It looks like your account is in arrears." B: "What the eff? That can't be right!"

2. Used to express extreme anger or indignation. What the eff is my ex-boyfriend doing here? I can't believe she just said that to me! What the eff!

3. Why not? An aside used to emphasize one's nonchalance toward something. A: "Do you want to skip school and go the beach instead?" B: "Sure, what the eff?"