fy fan

Swedish

Alternative forms (euphemistic)

(... and other euphemisms for fan.)

Etymology

fy (fie) + fan (the devil (swear word)). Compare Norwegian Nynorsk fy faen.

Interjection

fy fan

  1. (swear word) emphatic of fan; an (often negative) interjection or intensifier.
    Fy fan
    Fucking hell / Goddamn / This sucks (context-dependent as a general expression of (usually) dislike)
    Fy fan vad äckligt
    That's fucking disgusting
    Fy fan för dig!
    Damn you! Damn you so much!
    Åh fy fan vad rädd jag blev när monstret hoppade fram
    God damn I got scared when the monster jumped out
    Fy fan vad bra de spelar!
    Holy hell they're playing well!

Usage notes

"Låten är bra som fy fan" (The song is fucking great) and the like is ungrammatical (whereas it isn't with a plain "fan"). Works like an interjection.

References

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