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Fuck (verb) means Vulgar slang: to have sexual intercourse. Example: “(vulgar) They fucked all night.”

verb

1

Vulgar slang: to have sexual intercourse.

"(vulgar) They fucked all night."

2

Vulgar slang: to treat someone very badly or put them in a difficult situation.

"(vulgar) The new policy really fucked over the part-time workers."

interjection

1

Vulgar slang: used to express anger, shock, or frustration.

"(vulgar) "Fuck!" he shouted after stubbing his toe."

How to use fuck

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA highly vulgar word for sex, or a general-purpose swear word expressing anger, emphasis, or frustration.

When to use it

Extremely informal and offensive in most settings — avoid in formal, professional, or polite contexts.

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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

Plural: fucks
Third person singular: fucks
Past tense: fucked
Archaic forms: fuckest, fuckedst, fucketh

Etymology

Of Germanic origin, from a root related to Old English *fuccian; in continuous documented use in English since at least the 16th century, with much older suggestive spellings in medieval records.

Origin: Old English · First attested 1500

Class of 1500 fuck joined the language around 1500.

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Synonyms

have sex sleep with make love have intercourse be intimate with go to bed with bonk hump eff bang bed fuark

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Rhymes for fuck

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of fuck?

"fuck" (verb) means vulgar slang: to have sexual intercourse.

What is another word for fuck?

Other words for "fuck" include have sex, sleep with, make love, have intercourse, be intimate with, go to bed with.

What are the different meanings of fuck?

"fuck" has 3 main meanings: 1. Vulgar slang: to have sexual intercourse; 2. Vulgar slang: to treat someone very badly or put them in a difficult situation; 3. Vulgar slang: used to express anger, shock, or frustration.

How do you use fuck in a sentence?

Example: "(vulgar) They fucked all night."

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