eff and blind

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Meaning · English

To swear; to use swear words.

Register: slang

Examples

I can't stand the way he's always effing and blinding.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “eff and blind” mean?

To swear; to use swear words.

Is “eff and blind” formal or informal?

eff and blind is generally slang.