fook
Fook (intj) means a softened spelling of a common swear word, imitating certain accents. Example: “Fook, I missed the bus," he groaned.”
How to use fook
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, accent-flavored spelling of a swear word, mostly seen in writing meant to mimic speech.
Very informal; still carries the same crude force as the word it stands in for.
Word forms
fooked past tense, fooks singular
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"_____, I missed the bus," he groaned.
Etymology
An eye-dialect respelling of the swear word "fuck," imitating how it sounds in some Irish and Scottish accents.
Rhymes for fook
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What does “fook” mean?
The word “fook” means a softened spelling of a common swear word, imitating certain accents. In plain terms, an informal, accent-flavored spelling of a swear word, mostly seen in writing meant to mimic speech.
How do you pronounce “fook”?
“Fook” is pronounced FOOK (/ˈfuːk/ in IPA).
How do you use “fook” in a sentence?
Here is “fook” used in a sentence: “"Fook, I missed the bus," he groaned.”
What part of speech is “fook”?
“Fook” is an intj.
Where does the word “fook” come from?
The word “fook” comes from Irish. An eye-dialect respelling of the swear word "fuck," imitating how it sounds in some Irish and Scottish accents.
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