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fucking

FUH-kihng

Fucking (adverb) means vulgar slang: used as an intensifier before an adjective or the whole sentence. Example: “(vulgar) That was a fucking great movie.”

adverb
1
Vulgar slang: used as an intensifier before an adjective or the whole sentence.
"(vulgar) That was a fucking great movie."
adjective
1
Vulgar slang: used to express strong annoyance or emphasis.
"(vulgar) Turn off that fucking alarm."

How to Use Fucking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA vulgar intensifier used to add emphasis, whether positive, negative, or neutral.

When to use it

Extremely informal and often considered offensive; unsuitable for formal writing or polite conversation.

Word Forms

fuckings plural

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Etymology

The -ing form of fuck, used since the early 20th century as a general-purpose intensifier.

· First attested 1900

Class of 1900 fucking joined the language around 1900.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “fucking” mean?

The word “fucking” means vulgar slang: used as an intensifier before an adjective or the whole sentence. In plain terms, a vulgar intensifier used to add emphasis, whether positive, negative, or neutral.

How do you pronounce “fucking”?

“Fucking” is pronounced FUH-kihng (/ˈfʌkɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “fucking” in a sentence?

Here is “fucking” used in a sentence: “(vulgar) That was a fucking great movie.”

What part of speech is “fucking”?

Depending on how it is used, “fucking” can be an adverb and an adjective.

Where does the word “fucking” come from?

The word “fucking” dates back to around 1900. The -ing form of fuck, used since the early 20th century as a general-purpose intensifier.

Is “fucking” a common word?

“Fucking” is a very common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “fucking” have?

“Fucking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: vulgar slang: used as an intensifier before an adjective or the whole sentence.

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