Jævlig

//ˈjɛːvlɪ//exclamation, religious

What does Jævlig mean? Jævlig is a Norwegian strong that translates to “fucking / terrible / amazingly” in English.

devilish / devil-like

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"fucking / terrible / amazingly"

Functions as both a negative descriptor ('that was terrible') and a positive intensifier ('that was fucking great'). Derived from 'jævel' (the devil).

Det er jævlig bra! (That's fucking great!) | Jævlig kjedelig. (Terribly boring.)