noun
Uncommon
motherfucker
muh-thuh-fuh-kuh
Motherfucker (noun) means a vulgar term for someone considered thoroughly contemptible or despicable. Example: “That motherfucker cut me off in traffic and didn't even wave.”
noun
1
A vulgar term for someone considered thoroughly contemptible or despicable.
"That motherfucker cut me off in traffic and didn't even wave."
2
A vulgar, more neutral term for any person, thing, or situation, often used for emphasis.
"This motherfucker of a printer has jammed again."
intj
1
An exclamation of shock, anger, or frustration.
"Motherfucker! I stubbed my toe on the doorframe."
How to use motherfucker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong, vulgar insult or general-purpose intensifier used for people, things, or exclamations.
When to use it
Extremely vulgar; used casually in some social settings but wholly inappropriate for formal writing or professional speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- motherfuckers
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.
Synonyms
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futhermucker
motherchucker
motherfouler
motherlicker
mothersucker
motherfunker
motherhumper
motherfricker
motherlover
motherflipper
motherfluffer
mothertrucker
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Rhymes for motherfucker
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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.
