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Motherfucker: meaning, definitions and examples

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motherfucker

 

[ หˆmสŒรฐษ™rหŒfสŒkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

offensive term

The term 'motherfucker' is a vulgar insult used to describe someone in a highly derogatory manner. It is often employed to convey extreme disdain or contempt towards an individual. This word can be used in various contexts, particularly in confrontational situations, to assert dominance or express strong emotions. It is primarily utilized in informal speech and can vary in intensity based on tone and context. Despite its offensive nature, 'motherfucker' has been adopted in some cultures as a term of endearment among friends, often used humorously.

Synonyms

asshole, bastard, jerk, scoundrel

Examples of usage

  • You absolute motherfucker!
  • Don't be such a motherfucker.
  • What a motherfucker you are!
  • He called me a motherfucker during the argument.

Translations

Translations of the word "motherfucker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น filho da puta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเค เค•เฅ€ เค—เคพเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hurensohn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anjing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะฝ ะผะฐั‚ะตั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ synu marnotrawny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ้‡Ž้ƒŽ (kuso yarล)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fils de pute

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hijo de puta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท orospu รงocuฤŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœ์ƒˆ๋ผ (gaesaekki)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุจู† ุงู„ุนุงู‡ุฑุฉ (ibn al'ahara)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ syn kurvy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ syn prostitรบtky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆทท่›‹ (hรนndร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sin kurbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sonur hรณru

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั‚ะฐา› (zhataq)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜แƒก แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒญแƒ˜ (dedis bichi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qadฤฑn oฤŸlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hijo de puta

Etymology

The term 'motherfucker' is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century, with its usage tracing back to African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and the broader vernacular of American English. It is composed of the compound 'mother' and the vulgar verb 'fuck,' creating a term that is meant to be deeply insulting. The earliest recorded usage of 'motherfucker' dates back to the 1910s, and it was initially a term used to denote a particularly despicable person. Over the years, it has entered popular culture and language and has been used in various forms of media, including film, music, and literature. Notably, the term has been embraced by some subcultures, particularly in hip-hop and urban music, where it can have a more nuanced meaning, sometimes even expressing camaraderie among peers. Nevertheless, it retains its status as one of the English language's most offensive slang terms, often causing controversy when used in public or formal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,069 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.