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FFS

interj.
C1 Advanced ffs Archaic Vulgar

interj. Stands for For fuck's sake. An expression of strong anger, annoyance, or impatience. It is very rude.

interj. Abbreviation for For fuck's sake. An initialism representing a vulgar phrase used to express extreme exasperation or frustration. Often used in digital communication to signal that the speaker has reached the limit of their patience.


SIMPLE

FFS, the internet is down again!

CONTEXTUAL

I've been waiting for this file to download for three hours, FFS.

COMPLEX

The developer typed 'FFS' in the group chat after the server crashed for the third time that afternoon, perfectly capturing the team's collective exhaustion.

Usage

Used as a standalone exclamation or at the beginning/end of a sentence to add emotional emphasis.

Pitfall

I am very FFS about this.FFS, I am so annoyed about this.FFS is an interjection, not an adjective; it cannot describe a person's state directly after a linking verb.

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