eff off
A rude (but slightly polite version of a swear word) way to tell someone to go away or leave you alone.
Meanings
A euphemism for 'f*** off': to tell someone angrily or rudely to go away or stop bothering you.
"When he kept interrupting her, she finally told him to eff off and slammed the door."
Used as an expression of shock, disbelief, or surprised dismissal (similar to 'No way!' or 'You're kidding!').
"'I won the lottery!' 'Eff off — seriously?'"
Used as a written or spoken substitute for the stronger profanity. Common in British English, particularly in media where outright profanity is restricted. Can also be used as an intensifying expression of disbelief: 'Eff off — you're joking!' Considered rude even as a euphemism.
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