fuck

FUK/fʌk/

Verbfucks, fucking, fucked

Noun pluralfucks

20 meanings of fuck

1
have sexverbvulgartransitive or intransitive
A very rude word meaning to have sex, or to have sex with someone.
He doesn't want to date her. He just wants to fuck her.
She found out her husband fucked her best friend.
UsageHave sex with is the polite way to say this.
Similarscrew, shag, bang
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to hell withverbderogatoryvulgartransitive
Used to angrily reject someone or something you do not care about.
Fuck the rules, we're leaving right now.
Fuck those guys, they never helped us anyway.
UsageFuck you is the common form. Screw is milder.
Similarscrew, bugger, eff
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3
interjectionvulgarcolloquial
A very rude word people shout when they are suddenly angry, upset, hurt or very surprised.
Fuck, I forgot my keys inside.
Oh fuck, we missed the last bus home.
UsageSofter words: frick, feck.
Similarshit, damn, dammit, crap
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damage badlyverbvulgartransitive
To badly damage or ruin something, or to put someone in very serious trouble.
He dropped the phone and fucked the screen.
Don't fuck up the new machine on your first day, or the boss will be furious.
UsageOften said as fuck up or fuck something up.
Similarruin, wreck, destroy, break, screw
Oppositefix, repair
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slightest carenounvulgarcolloquialcountable
The smallest bit of care or concern about something.
He doesn't give a fuck what anyone thinks of him.
She couldn't summon a single fuck about the outcome.
UsagePeople say I don't give a fuck.
Similardamn, shit
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6
sex partnernounvulgarcolloquialcountable
A person someone has sex with, especially without a serious relationship.
He was just a casual fuck she never called again.
She said her ex was a terrible fuck and an even worse boyfriend.
Similarlover, hookup, bedmate, paramour
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7
nounvulgarcolloquialcountable
An act of having sex.
It was just a quick fuck and nothing more.
She wanted more than a casual fuck from him.
UsagePeople say have a fuck.
Similarsex, intercourse, copulation, lovemaking, coitus
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8
particleslangvulgar
Used in place of the first words of a question to ask something rudely.
The fuck you looking at?
The fuck you doing in here?
UsageIt is usually short for what the fuck at the start of a question.
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mess withverbvulgarintransitive
To mess with, play with, or change something you should leave alone.
Don't fuck with the settings on my laptop.
Stop fucking with the remote and just watch the show.
UsageSay fuck with something. Mess with is polite.
Similarmess, toy
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10
screw oververbvulgartransitive
To cheat someone or treat them very badly.
The contractor fucked us on the final bill.
They'll fuck you if you don't read the fine print.
UsagePeople say got fucked or fuck over. Screw over is milder.
Similarscrew
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nasty personnounvulgarcolloquialcountable
A very nasty or hateful person.
That selfish fuck took all the credit for our work.
Some rude fuck shoved past me without a word.
UsageIt often has a word before it: stupid fuck.
Similarasshole, dickhead, bastard, blackguard
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Less common meanings

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strong yes or noadverbvulgarcolloquial
Put before "yes" or "no" to make them much stronger.
Fuck yes, I'd love to come along!
Fuck no, I won't sign that.
UsageSay fuck yes or fuck no. Heck no avoids swearing but still sounds strong.
Similarhell, heck, god
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verbslangvulgarintransitiveespecially african american english
Used with "with": to like someone or something, or to get along well with a person.
I really fuck with your new song, so play it again.
She doesn't fuck with people who lie to her.
UsageCompare I fuck with you (I like you) with don't fuck with me (don't cause me trouble).
Similarvibe
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pleasure yourselfverbvulgarreflexivetransitive or intransitive
To touch one's own private parts for sexual pleasure.
While his roommate was away, he would fuck himself with a toy.
She fucked herself with her fingers under the covers.
Similarfrig
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mocking noadverbvulgarcolloquialIrelandUK
Added after a flipped 'did he' or 'am I' to strongly mean 'no, not at all.'
Like snapping back 'no way!' but stronger and ruder.
Did he say sorry? Did he fuck.
Is she going to share any? Is she fuck.
UsageRepeat the question words: Did they fuck. means no.
Similarheck
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be greatverbslangvulgarintransitive
To be really good, impressive, or exciting.
Like saying something is totally awesome.
Honestly, these new sneakers absolutely fuck.
That guitar solo really fucks.
UsageTo praise it, say the album fucks. The album is fucked means something bad.
Similarslap, rock, rule
Oppositesuck
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17
verbvulgarIrelandUKtransitive
To throw something hard, usually in anger.
He fucked his phone across the room in a temper.
Don't fuck your toys at your sister!
UsageSay where it goes: out the window, at someone.
Similarchuck, hurl, fling, lob
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18
verbslangvulgarAustraliaHong KongIndiaMalaysiaNew ZealandSingaporeSouth Africatransitive
To tell someone off angrily and harshly.
Like getting yelled at by a teacher, but much harsher.
Our sergeant will fuck us if our boots are dirty.
The coach fucked the whole team after the game, yelling about every missed pass.
Similarberate, reprimand, bollock
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19
verbslangvulgarintransitive
To annoy someone, play tricks on them, or cause them trouble on purpose. Used with "with".
Don't fuck with him. He gets angry really fast.
My brother keeps fucking with me by hiding my phone.
UsageMess with is a less rude way to say this.
Similarmess, screw
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20
nouncolloquial
The whitish fluid a man releases from his penis during orgasm.

More uses

the fuckadded to a question or order to make it sound angrier or stronger
as fuckused after a word to mean 'extremely', as in cold as fuck

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Origin

It probably came from a Germanic language into Middle English as *fukken, and it may go back to a very old root meaning "to strike." People have kept using it without a break since about 1500.

Checked 1 Nov 2026 · 3 facts

The word probably has a Germanic origin and came through Middle English *fukken. en.wiktionary.org
It may ultimately derive from an ancient root meaning "to strike." en.wiktionary.org
The word has been used continuously since about 1500. en.wiktionary.org