adverb
Very common
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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- fuckings
Etymology
The -ing form of fuck, used since the early 20th century as a general-purpose intensifier.
Class of 1900
fucking joined the language around 1900.
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for fucking
ducking
sucking
bucking
tucking
Mucking
clucking
trucking
plucking
chucking
cocksucking
bloodsucking
motherfucking
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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.
