fucking
gb/fˈʌkɪŋ/ us/fˈʌkɪŋ/
B2
Inglese
~ 1800
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
vulgar
B2
property
1
Used to strongly emphasize
Used before another word to make it stronger in meaning, often when angry or excited.
Schema d'uso:
fucking [adjective/noun]
Errore comune:
Learners may not realize how offensive this can be in many contexts and may overuse it in inappropriate situations.
Sinonimi
damn (Less vulgar and somewhat more socially acceptable intensifier.)
|
bloody (Common in British English; less offensive than 'fucking'.)
Contrari
slightly (Indicates a small degree, the opposite of strong emphasis.)
Collocazioni
fucking amazing
|fucking stupid
|fucking cold
|fucking mess
Temi
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- This is fucking amazing!
- I’m so fucking tired after that run.
- It’s fucking freezing outside.
- That movie was fucking terrible.
- You’re driving me fucking crazy.
Esempi per chi studia
- It is fucking hot today.
- I am fucking happy to see you.
- The bus is fucking late again.
- This cake is fucking good.
adverb
vulgar
B2
property
2
To a great extent
Used to say something happens or is true to a very big amount, often when angry or excited.
Schema d'uso:
fucking [verb/adjective]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse when to use it before verbs versus adjectives; also may underestimate offensiveness.
Sinonimi
extremely (Neutral register; lacks the vulgarity and emotional force of 'fucking'.)
Contrari
slightly (Suggests a small amount or degree, opposite of 'to a great extent'.)
Collocazioni
fucking hate
|fucking love
|fucking hurt
|fucking work
Temi
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- I fucking love this song.
- He fucking hates his job.
- My head fucking hurts.
- She fucking nailed the performance.
Esempi per chi studia
- I fucking like this movie.
- He fucking runs fast.
- My foot fucking hurts.
- They fucking work all night.
Verbo
vulgar
C1
action
3
Have sexual intercourse
To have sex with someone (very rude word).
Schema d'uso:
to fuck [someone]
Errore comune:
Learners may use this in formal contexts without realizing its offensiveness; also confusion with metaphorical uses like 'fuck up'.
Sinonimi
sleep with (More neutral and polite term for having sex.)
|
make love to (Polite and romantic term for sexual intercourse.)
Contrari
abstain from sex (Choosing not to engage in sexual activity.)
Collocazioni
fucking each other
|fucking all night
Temi
relationships
|sexuality
|health
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- They were fucking in the back room.
- He bragged about fucking her last night.
- Stop fucking around and focus!
Esempi per chi studia
- They are fucking in the bedroom.
- He is fucking her.
- She is not fucking anyone now.
Grammatica
Forma base
fucking
IPA
GB/fˈʌkɪŋ/
US/fˈʌkɪŋ/
Sillabe e accento
fuck - ing (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (fuck)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: fucking
- Comparative: fuckinger
- Superlative: fuckingest
Verb
- Base: fucking
- 3rd Person Singular: fuckings
- Present Participle: fuckinging
- Past: fuckinged
- Past Participle: fuckinged
Famiglia di parole
Forms
fuckings
verb
fuckinging
verb
fuckinged
verb
fuckinger
adjective
fuckingest
adjective
Core family
fuck
verb C1
Related words
fucker
noun
Espressioni
what the fuck
1/wˈʌt ðə fˈʌk/
fixed phrase
vulgar
Expression of shock or disbelief
Used to show you are very surprised, confused, or angry.
Esempi
- What the fuck is going on here?
- What the fuck did you just say?
for fuck's sake
1/fɚ fˈʌks sˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
vulgar
Expression of annoyance or frustration
Used when you are annoyed or frustrated about something.
Esempi
- For fuck’s sake, close the door!
- For fuck's sake, hurry up!
- Oh, for fuck’s sake, not again.
- Oh, for fuck's sake, not again.
fuck around
1/fˈʌk ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
vulgar
Waste time or act irresponsibly
To waste time or do silly things instead of working (rude word). Also can mean to have casual sex depending on context.
Esempi
- Stop fucking around and get back to work.
- They spent the afternoon fucking around downtown.
- We just fucked around all day.
fuck off
1/fˈʌk ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
vulgar
Tell someone to go away angrily
To tell someone rudely to go away.
Esempi
- Just fuck off and leave me alone.
- He told them to fuck off after the argument.
fuck off
2/fˈʌk ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
vulgar
Leave rudely or angrily
Go away right now (very rude).
Esempi
- Fuck off and leave me alone.
- He told the reporters to fuck off.
fuck up
1/fˈʌk ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
vulgar
Make a big mistake or cause harm
To do something very badly (rude word).
Esempi
- I really fucked up my exam.
- I really fucked up this time.
- Don’t fuck up this chance.
- Don't fuck up your chance.