fuck
/fʌk/ (bre, ipa) · /fʌk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfək/ (ame, mw)
fuck — verb
- fuckpresent simple I / you / we / they
- fuckshe / she / it
- fuckedpast simple
- fucking-ing form
1. an extremely offensive verb referring to the physical act of sexual intercourse,
an extremely offensive verb referring to the physical act of sexual intercourse, regarded as the most aggressive and versatile swear word in the English language
The security guard caught two teenagers fucking in the supply closet after the party.
progressive: caught + [person] + fucking
Defne swore she would never fuck a coworker again after that awkward morning meeting.
transitive: fuck + animate object
The tabloids claimed the two actors fucked in a hotel room during the film festival.
Faisal joked that he had fucked his way across Europe during his gap-year trip.
Inês caught her roommate fucking a stranger on the sofa at dawn.
- screw
still vulgar but significantly less offensive; can be used more freely in casual conversation among adults
- shag
British slang, mildly humorous rather than aggressive; much less taboo than 'fuck' in the UK
- sleep with
completely neutral and non-offensive; the safe alternative for any context
- have sex with
the standard neutral phrase, appropriate in all registers
文法句型
[person] + fucks + [person]
[person] + is/was fucking + [person]
[persons] + fuck (reciprocal)
用法筆記
The single most taboo word in English. Avoid in all formal, professional, academic, and polite social contexts. Even in informal settings, many people find it deeply offensive. The progressive form ('fucking') is very common, both as a verb and as an intensifying adjective/adverb. Passive constructions ('was fucked') are less frequent but occur in crude narratives.
常見錯誤
fuck — exclamation
1. a highly offensive interjection shouted or muttered in moments of sudden anger,
a highly offensive interjection shouted or muttered in moments of sudden anger, frustration, shock, or pain, and also used inside question words to add emotional force
Fuck! I left my passport on the kitchen table right before the flight.
standalone exclamation of panic
What the fuck is that loud banging noise coming from the basement at midnight?
intensifier: what the fuck + question
That concert was fucking brilliant — Ramón’s best show ever.
Oh fuck, the police are signalling us to pull over for speeding.
Yuki asked where the fuck everyone had disappeared to during the sudden blackout.
文法句型
Fuck! (standalone exclamation)
What/Why/Where/How + the + fuck + ...
Fucking + [adjective] (intensifier)
用法筆記
Extremely versatile as an exclamation. Standalone 'Fuck!' covers anger, pain, frustration, and occasionally surprise. The embedded form ('what the fuck', 'where the fuck', 'how the fuck') intensifies questions and is very common in casual speech. 'Fucking' as an intensifier ('fucking amazing', 'fucking huge') can be positive or negative depending on tone. All uses are offensive in formal or mixed-company settings.
常見錯誤
fuck — noun
- fucksingular
- fucksplural
1. a vulgar countable noun referring to an instance of sexual intercourse, often us
a vulgar countable noun referring to an instance of sexual intercourse, often used to comment on the quality or circumstances of the encounter
Ramón called the one-night stand a quick boring fuck with zero chemistry.
noun with adjective: a + [adjective] + fuck
After three drinks at the bar they went back to his apartment for a fuck.
The novel contained explicit descriptions of every single fuck between the two main characters.
Chidi said the best fuck of his life was during a thunderstorm in a cabin.
Defne laughed while her friend ranked past relationships on a fuck scale.
- shag
British slang for a sexual encounter; less aggressive and sometimes humorous
- screw
vulgar but milder than 'fuck'; works as both verb and noun
- one-night stand
a single sexual encounter without emotional commitment; neutral, not inherently vulgar
文法句型
a + [adjective] + fuck
have + a + fuck
the + best/worst + fuck of [one's] life
用法筆記
Typically used with an adjective or modifier ('a good fuck', 'a quick fuck'). The bare noun ('had a fuck') is common in crude conversation. Avoid in any formal or polite context — use 'sexual encounter' or 'night together' instead. The phrase 'not give a fuck' (meaning 'not care at all') is a separate idiomatic usage that has moved beyond literal sexual meaning.
常見錯誤
2. a deeply offensive noun used to refer to a person regarded purely as a sexual pa
a deeply offensive noun used to refer to a person regarded purely as a sexual partner, typically with degrading or dismissive intent
Lakan called Yuki just some fuck she met at a nightclub last weekend.
dismissive: just some fuck
The film villain called his ex-girlfriend a lousy fuck behind her back.
Inês heard two strangers call her sister an easy fuck at the train station.
Defne was disgusted when her date talked about his previous fucks during dinner.
- hook-up
modern casual slang for a sexual partner; still informal but not inherently offensive
- booty call
someone contacted primarily for sex; humorous rather than vicious in tone
- lay
slang for a sexual partner ('an easy lay'); dated and still slightly derogatory but milder than 'fuck'
文法句型
[possessive] + fuck
a + [adjective] + fuck
some + fuck
用法筆記
Extremely offensive and dehumanizing. Refers to a person only in terms of their sexual availability or past sexual activity. Modern usage is almost always insulting — calling someone 'an easy fuck' or 'your fuck' reduces them to a sexual object. Avoid entirely; even in crude slang, 'partner' or 'hook-up' are less offensive alternatives.