noun

feck

fehk

Feck (noun) means (Scots) Effectiveness, value, or vigor. Example: “There's no feck in that old excuse.”

noun

(Scots) Effectiveness, value, or vigor.

"There's no feck in that old excuse."

verb

(Irish slang) To steal something, usually something minor.

"Someone fecked my umbrella from the pub."

How to use feck

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMostly known today as a mild, comic Irish substitute for a much ruder word, or in Scots for "worth/value."

When to use it

Informal; the "steal" and swear-substitute senses are especially associated with Irish English.

Word forms

fecked past tense, fecked past tense, fecks plural, fecks singular, fecks singular

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Etymology

A shortened Scots form of "effect."

Rhymes for feck

neck keck heck beck deck peck check speck wreck fleck Breck

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Frequently asked questions

What does “feck” mean?

The word “feck” means (Scots) Effectiveness, value, or vigor. In plain terms, mostly known today as a mild, comic Irish substitute for a much ruder word, or in Scots for "worth/value.".

How do you pronounce “feck”?

“Feck” is pronounced fehk (/fɛk/ in IPA).

How do you use “feck” in a sentence?

Here is “feck” used in a sentence: “There's no feck in that old excuse.”

What part of speech is “feck”?

Depending on how it is used, “feck” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “feck” have?

“Feck” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (Scots) Effectiveness, value, or vigor.