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motherfucker

muh-thuh-fuh-kuh

Motherfucker (noun) means a vulgar term for someone considered thoroughly contemptible or despicable. Example: “That motherfucker cut me off in traffic and didn't even wave.”

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noun

1

A vulgar term for someone considered thoroughly contemptible or despicable.

"That motherfucker cut me off in traffic and didn't even wave."

2

A vulgar, more neutral term for any person, thing, or situation, often used for emphasis.

"This motherfucker of a printer has jammed again."

intj

1

An exclamation of shock, anger, or frustration.

"Motherfucker! I stubbed my toe on the doorframe."

How to use motherfucker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA strong, vulgar insult or general-purpose intensifier used for people, things, or exclamations.

When to use it

Extremely vulgar; used casually in some social settings but wholly inappropriate for formal writing or professional speech.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

motherfuckers plural

Etymology

A compound of "mother" and "fucker", recorded since around 1918; the force of the insult comes from its literal implication of incest, though it's rarely meant that way today.

· First attested 1918

Class of 1918 motherfucker joined the language around 1918.

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Synonyms

futhermucker motherchucker motherfouler motherlicker mothersucker motherfunker motherhumper motherfricker motherlover motherflipper motherfluffer mothertrucker

Related words

futhermucker

Rhymes for motherfucker

Zucker fucker tucker sucker pucker Rucker trucker cocksucker bloodsucker

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Frequently asked questions

What does “motherfucker” mean?

The word “motherfucker” means a vulgar term for someone considered thoroughly contemptible or despicable. In plain terms, a strong, vulgar insult or general-purpose intensifier used for people, things, or exclamations.

How do you pronounce “motherfucker”?

“Motherfucker” is pronounced muh-thuh-fuh-kuh (/mʌðɚˌfʌkɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “motherfucker” in a sentence?

Here is “motherfucker” used in a sentence: “That motherfucker cut me off in traffic and didn't even wave.”

What is another word for “motherfucker”?

Words with a similar meaning to “motherfucker” include futhermucker, motherchucker, motherfouler, motherlicker, mothersucker and motherfunker.

What part of speech is “motherfucker”?

Depending on how it is used, “motherfucker” can be a noun and an intj.

Where does the word “motherfucker” come from?

The word “motherfucker” dates back to around 1918.

Is “motherfucker” a common word?

“Motherfucker” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “motherfucker” have?

“Motherfucker” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a vulgar term for someone considered thoroughly contemptible or despicable.

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