fast file system. The first major revision to the Unix file system, providing faster read access and faster (delayed, asynchronous) write access through a disk cache and better file system layout on disk. See also file system.
Acronym for Full Frontal Snogging, or, according to Georgia Nicholson in Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging "Kissing with all the trimmings, lip to lip, open mouths, tongues... everything." (See " Snogging.")
Flash Flood Statement. This product is issued after either a Flash Flood Watch or a Flash Flood Warning has been issued by a local National Weather Service Forecast Office. It will provide the latest information on the flash flooding situation or event. It will also be used to remove parts of the geographical area covered by the original watch or warning when the flash flooding event is no longer a threat or has ended in a certain area. Finally, this statement can be used to terminate the original watch or warning when it is no longer valid. This is usually optional when either a watch or warning expires.
FAMILY FINANCIAL STATEMENT. The ACT's form used to collect financial information about the student's family and compute the family's potential contribution toward college tuition.
The traditional method of billing for health services under which a health care provider charges separately for each patient encounter or service rendered.