Fucking: meaning, definitions and examples
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fucking
[ ˈfʌkɪŋ ]
offensive language
The term 'fucking' is often used as a vulgar expletive or intensifier. It can indicate strong emotions such as anger, frustration, or excitement. In some contexts, it is also used as a slang term for sexual intercourse. Its usage is generally considered impolite or offensive, especially in formal conversations. However, in casual or informal settings, it can also express emphasis or intensity regarding an action or situation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I'm so fucking tired after that workout.
- He was fucking furious when he found out.
- They are fucking amazing at their job.
intensifier
'Fucking' is sometimes used as an intensifier before an adjective or adverb. It serves to emphasize or exaggerate the quality being described. While it can convey a sense of urgency or importance, its use may be seen as crude or inappropriate in many social circles.
Synonyms
extremely, incredibly, really.
Examples of usage
- That was a fucking great movie!
- She is fucking brilliant.
- This is fucking ridiculous.
Translations
Translations of the word "fucking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 foda
- caralho
- porra
🇮🇳 बदतमीज़
- गाली
- चुदाई
🇩🇪 verdammt
- Scheiße
- Scheißerei
🇮🇩 anjing
- sial
- keparat
🇺🇦 чорт
- блядь
- долбаеб
🇵🇱 cholerny
- pierdolony
- zjebać
🇯🇵 くそ
- バカ
- クソ
🇫🇷 putain
- merde
- salope
🇪🇸 joder
- mierda
- coño
🇹🇷 lanet
- siktir
- orospu
🇰🇷 젠장
- 놈
- 씨발
🇸🇦 لعنة
- قذر
- زنا
🇨🇿 sakra
- kurva
- hovno
🇸🇰 do riti
- kurva
- sračka
🇨🇳 见鬼
- 操
- 该死
🇸🇮 preklet
- pizda
- sranje
🇮🇸 skíthæll
- fjandinn
- drull
🇰🇿 бұзақы
- сұмдық
- жаман
🇬🇪 კარგი
- გატყდა
- ყბედი
🇦🇿 şeytan
- ananı
- şerefsiz
🇲🇽 chingón
- verga
- mamada
Etymology
The term 'fucking' originates from the Middle English word 'fokken', which means 'to have sexual intercourse'. The word appears in different forms across various Germanic languages, including the Old Norse word 'fokka' and the Dutch 'fokken', both of which convey the idea of physical mating. Over the centuries, the term evolved into a more general expletive, often used to express frustration or emphasize statements. By the 16th century, 'fucking' had transitioned into common vulgar slang, recognizable in many English dialects. Today, it is widely used in colloquial speech, albeit often considered inappropriate in formal settings. The evolution of this word reflects not just changes in language but also shifts in cultural attitudes toward profanity and its place in communication.