motherfucker
26 synonyms and 0 antonyms for motherfucker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A vulgar term for someone considered thoroughly contemptible or despicable.
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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.
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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.