ff

Translingual

Abbreviation

ff

1. fortissimo
2. "and following" (pages, etc)
3. This is short for "folios following," which according to common usage can include pages, paragraphs, Bible verses, or other written material. When reading aloud, say, "and following."

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Dutch

Etymology 1

Abbreviation of Latin folio (“on the (next) page”), ablative of folium (“leaf, page”).

Abbreviation

ff

1. ff.

Etymology 2

When pronounced as the plural of 'f', it sounds like the Dutch word effen.

Abbreviation

ff

1. (informal) Abbreviation of effen; briefly, just.

Usage notes

This abbreviation is primarily used in informal communication, such as text messaging and web messaging.

Last modified on 20 January 2013, at 09:31