The abbreviation "FFS" most commonly stands for "for fuck's sake," which is a rude or vulgar phrase used to express annoyance, frustration, or exasperation, especially in informal communication like emails, social media, or text messages
. It originated as a minced oath replacing expressions like "for God's sake" and is often used to emphasize irritation or urgency
. Besides this common slang usage, "FFS" can have many other meanings depending on context, including:
- Facial feminization surgery (medical)
- Fee-for-service (payment model)
- Fast file system (computing)
- Various organizations and places, such as Swiss Federal Railways or political groups
However, when used in everyday informal language, especially online or in texting, "FFS" almost always means "for fuck's sake"
