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motherfucking

MUH-thuh-fuh-kihng

Motherfucking (adj) means a vulgar intensifier used before a noun for emphasis, stronger than "fucking". Example: “Turn down that motherfucking music!”

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A vulgar intensifier used before a noun for emphasis, stronger than "fucking".
"Turn down that motherfucking music!"

How to use motherfucking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn extremely vulgar way of saying "very" or "extremely" before a word.

When to use it

Highly offensive; strictly informal and confrontational usage.

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Etymology

A back-formation from "motherfucker", used as an adjective/adverb intensifier.

Rhymes for motherfucking

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Frequently asked questions

What does “motherfucking” mean?

The word “motherfucking” means a vulgar intensifier used before a noun for emphasis, stronger than "fucking". In plain terms, an extremely vulgar way of saying "very" or "extremely" before a word.

How do you pronounce “motherfucking”?

“Motherfucking” is pronounced MUH-thuh-fuh-kihng (/ˈmʌðə(ɹ)ˌfʌkɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “motherfucking” in a sentence?

Here is “motherfucking” used in a sentence: “Turn down that motherfucking music!”

What part of speech is “motherfucking”?

“Motherfucking” is an adjective.

Is “motherfucking” a common word?

“Motherfucking” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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