# FFS Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ffs Updated: 2026-08-08 ## Senses ### 1. expression of frustration interjection · CEFR C1 · Vulgar · Slang · Informal Stands for For Fuck's Sake. You use this when you are very annoyed or impatient with someone or something. For teachers: Abbreviation for For Fuck's Sake. Used as an interjection to express intense exasperation or annoyance. The term is highly informal and considered offensive in professional or polite contexts. - FFS, I've told you three times already how to fix the printer. - He typed 'FFS' into the group chat after the server crashed for the fourth time that afternoon, clearly reaching the end of his patience. Usage: Commonly used in text-based digital communication like social media, gaming, and instant messaging. Teaching tip: Learners should be warned that while common online, this is genuinely vulgar and can be seen as aggressive or hostile. ### 2. facial feminization surgery noun · CEFR C2 · Technical Stands for Facial Feminization Surgery. This refers to medical operations that change a person's face to look more feminine. For teachers: Abbreviation for Facial Feminization Surgery. A set of reconstructive surgical procedures used to alter masculine facial features to bring them into a closer approximation of feminine ones. - She shared her recovery journey on social media after having FFS. - The surgeon specialized in FFS, focusing on bone contouring and soft tissue adjustments to achieve the patient's desired aesthetic goals. Usage: Used as an uncountable noun or as a modifier for specific procedures. ### 3. fee-for-service noun · CEFR C1 · Technical · Academic Stands for Fee-For-Service. This is a way of paying where you pay for each individual task or medical treatment. For teachers: Abbreviation for Fee-For-Service. A payment model where services are unbundled and paid for separately, common in healthcare and legal sectors. - The clinic moved away from a FFS model to a monthly subscription plan. - Critics argue that FFS incentives encourage providers to perform more procedures than necessary to increase their total billing. Usage: Often used as an attributive noun before words like 'model', 'plan', or 'billing'. ### 4. computing file system noun · CEFR C2 · Technical Stands for Fast File System. It is a specific way that some computers organize and store their data. For teachers: Abbreviation for Fast File System. A specific file system architecture originally developed for the 4.2BSD Unix operating system to improve disk performance. - The old server was still using FFS for its primary storage partition. - While FFS was revolutionary for its time, modern operating systems have largely moved toward journaling file systems for better data integrity. Usage: Primarily used in the context of Unix-like operating systems and historical computing discussions. ### 5. free for shipping adjective · CEFR C1 · Informal Stands for Free For Shipping. It means an item is free, but you must pay the cost of sending it to you. For teachers: Abbreviation for Free For Shipping. Used in online marketplaces to indicate that the item itself has no cost, provided the buyer covers the postage fees. - I found a great vintage poster that was FFS on a local giveaway site. - The seller listed several items as FFS to clear out their inventory quickly without incurring personal mailing expenses. Usage: Common in e-commerce and online classified advertisements. ## Examples - FFS, the internet is down again! - I've been waiting for this file to download for three hours, FFS. - 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. --- From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.