What does "fucking" mean?

1. (intensifier) used to emphasize a word or a whole sentence, usually when you are very angry or excited. 2. (annoying or worthless) used to show that you think something is very annoying, bad, or unimportant. 3. (sexual act) a very rude word for having sex.

How do you use "fucking"?

Always placed before the word it modifies. Used only before a noun. Usually countable.

fucking

adv. · adj. · n.

US //ˈfəkɪŋ// UK //fˈʌkɪŋ// fuck·ing

1 intensifier (adv.)
C2 Proficiency Vulgar Slang

used to emphasize a word or a whole sentence, usually when you are very angry or excited.

functions as a vulgar intensifier to increase the force of an adjective, adverb, or entire clause.

Example

It is fucking freezing outside today, so wear a heavy coat.

Example

The project was fucking impossible to finish on such a tight schedule without additional staff.

Usage

Always placed before the word it modifies.
2 annoying or worthless (adj.)
C2 Proficiency Vulgar Slang

used to show that you think something is very annoying, bad, or unimportant.

an attributive adjective used to express strong dislike, frustration, or dismissal of the following noun.

Example

I cannot find my fucking keys anywhere in this house.

Example

He spent the entire afternoon trying to fix that fucking printer before finally giving up in frustration.

Usage

Used only before a noun.

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3 sexual act (n.)
C2 Proficiency Vulgar

a very rude word for having sex.

denotes an act of sexual intercourse; often carries a cold or purely physical connotation.

Example

They had a quick fucking before he had to leave for work.

Example

The film was criticized for including a graphic fucking that many felt did not serve the plot.

Usage

Usually countable.
- intercourse

Origin

From fuck + -ing.

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