fuck
UK: fʌk | US: fʌk
v. to engage in sexual intercourse (vulgar)
v. to ruin, damage, or mishandle something (slang)
excl. an expression of anger, frustration, or emphasis (vulgar)
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The word "fuck" likely derives from Old Norse or Germanic roots, possibly related to words like fukka (to strike/swive) or Middle Dutch fokken (to thrust/copulate). Its exact origin is debated due to its taboo nature, which limited early written records. By the 16th century, it appeared in English as a vulgarism for sexual intercourse. Over time, it expanded into slang for destruction ("fuck up") and as an intensifier ("fucking brilliant"). Its taboo status preserved its phonetic simplicity while amplifying its expressive power.
He was so angry he shouted, "Fuck this!" and left.
The mechanic fucked up the car’s engine.
They were caught fucking in the backseat.
"I don’t give a fuck," she muttered.
This fucking headache won’t go away.