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faal(Yorkshire) Ugly; foul; evil.faan(dated, fandom slang, often derogatory) A fan who is more interested in fandom than in the subject of that fandom.fabe(Polari) Fantastic; great.face(anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.fack(UK dialectal) One of the four stomachs of a ruminating animal; rumen; paunch.factSomething actual as opposed to invented.fadaThe acute accent as used in Irish orthography to mark a long vowel.fade(golf) A golf shot that curves intentionally to the player's right (if they are right-handed) or to the left (if left-handed).fadoA Portuguese folk song, usually featuring a single vocalist, Portuguese guitar and sometimes classical guitar. Lyrical themes are often melancholic in nature; the structure of the song is of greater importance.fadyA system of taboos in the traditional culture of Madagascar.faex(sciences, uncommon) singular of faecesfaff(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang) An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.fahlAlternative form of faal.fail(intransitive) To be unsuccessful.fain(UK, dialectal) Chiefly followed by to, or (obsolete) for or of: eager or willing, or inclined.fair(original sense, archaic or literary) Beautiful, of a pleasing appearance, with a pure and fresh quality.faitMisspelling of fate.fajr(Islam) the first of the five daily prayers recited by practicing Muslims.fakeNot real; false, fraudulent.fakyAlternative form of fakey.falk(UK, archaic, dialect) The razorbill.fall(heading, intransitive) To be moved downwards.fals(numismatics, Middle Ages) Medieval copper coin first produced by the Umayyad caliphate beginning in the late 7th century.faltAn old English measure of wheat in London containing 9 bushels.falxAny sickle-shaped part or process.fame(now rare) Something said or reported; gossip, rumour.fanaplural of fanumfand(dialectal) simple past of find.faneA temple or sacred place.fangA long, pointed canine tooth used for biting and tearing flesh.fankA pen for enclosing sheep, mainly in the Scottish Highlands.fanoA non-singular complete algebraic variety whose anticanonical bundle is ample.fapsthird-person singular simple present indicative of fapfarb(US, slang, intransitive) To act like a farb; to portray a historical character in an inauthentic way.fard(transitive, archaic) To paint, as the cheeks or face.fare(countable) Money paid for a transport ticket.fark(UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, vulgar) Pronunciation spelling of fuck, used to express surprise, anger, or emphasis.farlAny such cake or bread, now especially an Irish speciality such as a soda farl or potato farl.farm(countable) A place where agricultural and similar activities take place, especially the growing of crops or the raising of livestock.faro(card games) A game of chance played by betting on the order in which certain cards will appear when taken singly from the top of the pack.farrObsolete spelling of far.fart(intransitive, informal) To emit digestive gases from the anus; to flatulate.fash(transitive, Scotland, Geordie, Northern England) To worry; to bother, annoy.faslInitialism of feet above sea level (“elevation”).fastFirm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.fateThe presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.fathAbbreviation of fathom.fauj(Pakistan, India, colloquial) Army.faun(Roman mythology) A woodland creature with pointed ears, legs, and short horns of a goat and a fondness for unrestrained revelry.fauxFake or artificial.favaA fava bean; a bean (seed or seed pod) of plants of species Vicia faba or the plant itself.fave(informal) Favorite (US) or favourite (UK).favo(colloquial) Clipping of favorite.faxx(Internet slang) Alternative form of facts.faze(transitive, informal) To frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off (usually used in the negative); to disconcert, to perturb.fboy(euphemistic) Abbreviation of fuck boy.fcukFrench Connection United Kingdom, a UK clothing range.feak(of birds) To wipe the bill on material in order to clean or hone it.feal(UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) (of things) Cosy; clean; neat.fear(uncountable) A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.featA relatively rare or difficult accomplishment.feckEffect, value; vigor.fediAlternative letter-case form of Fedi.fednAbbreviation of federation.feeb(US, slang) Someone who is feeble-minded; an idiot.feed(transitive) To give (someone or something) food to eat.feel(heading) To use or experience the sense of touch.feen(transitive, slang) To want something obsessively; to have a strong desire (for).feer(Scotland, transitive, agriculture) To mark (a field) with furrows before ploughing.feetplural of footfeis(Ireland) An Irish festival, usually including folk music, dancing, and sports.feku(India, neologism, offensive) A person who keeps bluffing or does empty boastingfele(dialectal or obsolete) greatly, much, veryfelkSegment of wheel rim. Variant of felloe or fellyfell(transitive) To make something fall; especially to chop down a tree.feltA hat made of felt.feme(law, historical) A woman.fend(intransitive) To take care of oneself; to take responsibility for one's own well-being.feng(linguistics) The Latin-script letter ʩ, used to transcribe a voiceless velopharyngeal fricative in the context of disordered speech.feni(India) An alcoholic drink made in Goa, India, from fermented cashew apples or coconut toddy (sap).fent(UK, dialect) A slit or crack.feodObsolete form of feud (“estate granted to a vassal by a feudal lord in exchange for service”).feqhAlternative form of fiqh.ferdA journey; a voyage.fere(dialectal or obsolete) A companion, comrade or friend.ferk(UK) To rummage, in order to search for something; to dig amongst articles or move things aside in order to try and find something.ferm(obsolete) rent for a farmfernAny of a group of some twenty thousand species of vascular plants classified in the division Pteridophyta that lack seeds and reproduce by shedding spores to initiate an alternation of generations.fers(chess, historical) The medieval chess piece that developed into the modern queen.feryPronunciation spelling of very.ferzAlternative form of fers.fessTo confess; to admit.fest(in combination) A gathering for a specified reason or occasion.fetaA variety of curd cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk and originating from Greece.feteA festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.fetsthird-person singular simple present indicative of fetfeudA state of long-standing mutual hostility.feweArchaic spelling of few.fewl(Internet slang, leetspeak) Alternative spelling of fool (“foolish person”).fext(slang) An aggressive text message.fiar(Scots law) One in whom the property of an estate is vested, subject to the estate of a liferenter.fiatAn arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.fice(US) Alternative form of feist (“a feist dog”).fico(archaic) a fig; an insignificant triflefido(numismatics) A coin that is defective, having been incorrectly minted, often prized by collectors.fiedsimple past and past participle of fyfief(law, historical) Land held of a superior, particularly on condition of homage, fealty, and personal service, especially military service.fierArchaic form of fire.fiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of fyfifeA small shrill pipe, resembling the piccolo flute, used chiefly to accompany the drum in military musicfifi(slang, US, vulgar) An improvised vagina substitute used for masturbation.figoAlternative form of fico.fikaThe Swedish practice of taking a break from daily activities or meeting with people to enjoy pastries and drinks, typically coffee.fike(ambitransitive) To feign; dissemble; flatter.fikhAlternative form of fiqh.filaplural of filumfileA collection of papers collated and archived together.fill(transitive, ergative) To make fullfilmA thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.filoAlternative spelling of phyllo.filsUsed after a proper name that is common to a father and his son to indicate that the son is being referred to rather than the father.finaAfrican-American Vernacular form of fixing to: used to express a desire or future action.fineSenses referring to subjective quality.fingPronunciation spelling of thing.finkA contemptible person.finoThe driest and palest type of traditional sherry.fiqh(Islam) Jurisprudence in the Islamic law, shari'a.fire(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.firk(transitive, obsolete) To carry away or about; carry; move.firm(UK, business) A business partnership; the name under which it trades.firnA type of old snow which has gone through multiple thaw and refreeze cycles and thus is made of numerous small icy grains, though it is not nearly as saturated with water as snowcone slush is; can be hard or somewhat soft depending on recent and current weather conditions.firrObsolete spelling of fir.firyObsolete form of fiery.fisc(Ancient Rome) The public treasury of Rome.fiseAn instance of flatulence.fish(cladistically) Any vertebrate, including tetrapods.fiskTo rebut an argument line by line, especially on the Internet.fiss(transitive, nonstandard) To split apart into multiple entities.fistA hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward.fitaThe obsolete Cyrillic letter Ѳ, ѳ formerly used in Russian to write proper names and loanwords derived from or via Greek.fittAlternative form of fit (section of a poem or ballad)fiveA numerical value equal to 5; the number following four and preceding six.fixeArchaic form of fix.fixt(obsolete) simple past and past participle of fixfiya(Internet slang) Awesome, outstanding, spectacular.fizzAn emission of a rapid stream of bubbles.fkedsimple past and past participle of fkflab(informal) Soft, loose flesh on a person's body; fat.flag(countable) A piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol.flakGround-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells.flamA freak or whim; an idle fancy.flan(numismatics) A coin die.flapAnything broad and flexible that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved.flatHaving no variations in height.flawA crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.flaxThe fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles.flay(transitive, UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) To cause to fly; put to flight; drive off (by frightening).fleaA small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.fledsimple past and past participle of fleeflee(intransitive) To run away; to escape.flegPronunciation spelling of flag, representing Ulster English.flet(rare or dialectal) Floor; bottom; lower surface.flewsimple past of flyflex(uncountable) Flexibility, pliancy.fley(obsolete, transitive) To frighten.flic(computing) A data file containing computer animations.flidAn incompetent or physically uncoordinated person.flieObsolete spelling of fly.flimClipping of flim-flam (“confidence trick”).flipA maneuver which rotates an object end over end.flitA fluttering or darting movement.flixThe soft fur of some animals, especially the beaver.flob(UK, slang) Spittle or phlegm, especially a piece of spittle or phlegm that has been spat out.flocA floccule; a soft or fluffy particle suspended in a liquid, or the fluffy mass of suspended particles so formed.floeA low, flat mass of floating ice.flog(transitive) To whip or scourge as punishment.flooDated form of flu.flop(intransitive) To fall heavily due to lack of energy.florA film of yeast that develops on the surface of some wines during fermentation, induced deliberately during the production of sherry.flowMovement in people or things characterized with a continuous motion, involving either a non solid mass or a multitude.flox(molecular biology) To sandwich a DNA sequence between two recombinase binding sequences such as "loxP".flub(informal) An error; a mistake in the performance of an action.flueA pipe or duct that carries gaseous combustion products away from the point of combustion (such as a furnace).fluxThe act of flowing; a continuous moving on or passing by, as of a flowing stream.flye(weightlifting) An exercise performed by moving extended arms through an arc while the elbows are kept at a fixed angle, especially those done to exercise the chest muscles.fmlyAbbreviation of formerly.fmolAbbreviation of femtomole.foafAlternative letter-case form of FOAF.foalA young horse or other equine, especially just after birth or less than a year old.foamA substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains, especially:fociplural of focusfockDeliberate misspelling of fuck.fodyAny of various small passerine birds of the genus Foudia in the weaver family Ploceidae.foenAlternative spelling of foehn.fogoAlternative form of hogo (“strong unpleasant smell”).fogy(US, military, dated, slang) Extra pay granted to officers for length of service.fohnAlternative spelling of foehn.foid(geology, colloquial) Clipping of feldspathoid.foie(colloquial) Ellipsis of foie gras.foilA very thin sheet of metal.foinThe beech marten (Martes foina, syn. Mustela foina).foki(Hong Kong, obsolete) stafffold(transitive) To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.foleObsolete spelling of foal.folf(sports, rare) Synonym of disc golf.folk(countable, archaic) A people; a tribe or nation; the inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.foll(knitting) Abbreviation of following.folxEye dialect spelling of folks, representing African-American Vernacular English.fondHaving a liking or affection (for). [(chiefly) with of]fone(nonstandard, informal) phonefong(Ireland, slang) A kick.font(Christianity) A receptacle in a church for holy water, especially one used in baptism.foob(Internet slang) Deliberate misspelling of foodfood(uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.foofAn audible puff of wind.fook(vulgar, Northern England) Fuck.fool(derogatory) A person with poor judgment or little intelligence.foomThe sound of a muffled explosion.foonSynonym of spork.foot(anatomy) Specifically, a human foot, which is found below the ankle and is used for standing and walking.foraplural of forum; alternative form of forumsforb(chiefly ecology) Any nonwoody flowering plant that is not a graminoid (a grass, sedge, or rush).fordA stream; a current.foreForward; situated towards the front (of something).forkAny of several types of pronged (tined) tools (physical tools), as follows:form(heading, physical) To do with shape.forn(obsolete) Fore, before; in front of; forward; previously.forsOnly used in fors and againstsfortA fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.foss(Northern England) A waterfall.foto(nonstandard, informal) Alternative spelling of photo.foud(British, Shetland and Orkney) A bailiff or magistrate.foulCovered with, or containing unclean matter; dirty.fourA numerical value equal to 4; the number after three and before five; two plus two. This many dots (••••)foxeObsolete spelling of fox.foxyHaving the qualities of a fox.fozy(Scotland) spongy; soft; fat and puffyfqihAlternative form of faqih.frab(UK, dialect, archaic) To scold, nag, or harass.frac(oil industry) To use hydraulic fracturing (fraccing)frag(military slang) A fragmentation grenade.frak(slang, euphemistic) Fuck.frap(nautical) To draw together tightly; to secure by many turns of a lashing.frat(often attributive) Shortened form of fraternity, college organization.frauA woman, especially a German woman.frayTo force or make (a path, way, etc.) through.free(social) Unconstrained.fremAlternative form of fremd.frenPronunciation spelling of friend.freq(slang) Abbreviation of frequency.fret(transitive, obsolete or poetic) Especially when describing animals: to consume, devour, or eat.frex(informal) Abbreviation of for example.frfr(slang) Reduplication of fr (“for real”).frig(ambitransitive, slang, euphemistic, mildly vulgar) To fuck; to have sex.frimFlourishing; thrivingfritA fused mixture of materials used to make glass.frizObsolete form of frizz.frob(MIT, slang) Any small device or object (usually hand-sized) which can be manipulated.froeA cleaving tool for splitting cask staves and shingles from a block of wood.frogAny of a class of small tailless amphibians of the order Anura that typically hop.fromUsed to indicate source or provenance.frot(tanning) To work leather by rubbing.frowA woman; a wife, especially a Dutch or German one.frug(usually preceded by definite article) A dance derived from the twist, popular in the 1960s.frum(Judaism) Pious, observant; committed to obeying all the laws of Judaism.fsck(computing) A *nix file system check to detect damage to, or corruption of, files or filesystem structures.fsecAbbreviation of femtosecond.fuarAlternative form of feuar.fubu(Philippines, slang) Fuck buddy, friend with benefits.fucc(humorous, Internet slang) Eye dialect spelling of fuck.fuck(intransitive, literally) To have sexual intercourse; to copulate.fuddSynonym of fuddy-duddy.fuelSubstance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction.fuetA type of thin salami from Catalonia made from pork.fuff(dialect, ambitransitive) To puff.fufu(fandom slang, chiefly in translations of Japanese works) Alternative form of fufufu (onomatopoeia for laughter; especially a snicker).fuga(music, dated) A fugue.fugeClipping of refugium.fuggAlternative form of fug.fuguBlowfish: a delicacy popular in Japan served raw as sushi that may, if improperly prepared, contain deadly levels of neurotoxins.fuji(countable) A plain spun silk fabric.fujo(informal, fandom slang, sometimes derogatory) A female fan of yaoi or more broadly of slash fiction.fukiA flowering plant, Petasites japonicus, native to Asia; giant butterbur.fule(dialectal, chiefly Scotland) foolfullContaining the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.fumeA gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale.fumyProducing or filled with fumes.func(programming) Abbreviation of function.fundA sum or source of money.fung(extremely rare) Fungus.funk(countable) Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor.funt(Polari) Pound sterling: the currency of Great Britain; money generally.fupaAlternative letter-case form of FUPA.furl(transitive) To lower, roll up and secure (something, such as a sail or flag)furoA Japanese bath, generally deep and square-sided, and traditionally made of wood.furrObsolete form of fur.furyExtreme anger.fusa(sumo) The four knotted tassels hanging from the roof of the dohyo; symbolising the four seasons.fuseA wick or cord used to convey flame to gunpowder, a bomb, or similar explosive.fuss(countable or uncountable) Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.fustA strong musty smell; mustiness.futa(slang) Clipping of futanari.fute(obsolete) To whistle.futz(Northern US) To be frivolous and waste time.fuze(manufacturing, mining, military) Synonym of detonator, an auxiliary device used to ignite an explosive substance or device.fuzzA frizzy mass of hair or fibre.fvckCensored spelling of fuck.fwddAbbreviation of forwarded.fwiw(Internet slang, text messaging) Initialism of for what it's worth.fyke(fishing) A type of fish-trap consisting of tubular nets that are supported by hoops.fyle(Scotland, transitive) Alternative form of file.fyndObsolete spelling of find.fyrd(historical) In early Anglo-Saxon times, an army that was mobilized from freemen to defend their shire, or from select representatives to join a royal expedition.fyrk(historical) The monetary unit of Sweden between the 15th and 17th centuries, valued at between one-sixth and one-half of an öre.
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