Ta-phuk

exp.

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Used to further emphasise the importance of a statement, like for feck sake...

In use

Give up de gowlin' will ye ta-phuk

Let Lawrence Muck translate it to posh English for you
Lawrence Muck

Good heavens, a guest! Would you like me to translate 'Ta-phuk' in use for you?

Do stop that tomfoolery, for heaven's sake.

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