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  F-word

  noun

  a euphemism for the word fuck .
• f-word
  f-word

  noun

  (sometimes capital) a euphemistic way of referring to the word fuck

F-word

American  

[ef-wurd] / ˈɛfˌwɜrd /

Also f word or f-word

noun

1. a euphemism for the word fuck .

   The f-word came into English in the 15th century.

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f-word British  

noun

1. taboo (sometimes capital) a euphemistic way of referring to the word fuck

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Etymology

Origin of F-word

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

“The government is afraid of the F-word — famine, that is,” said an aid worker who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.

From New York Times • Nov. 6, 2022

Pull her aside and say, “You know I love you, but could you please not swear around my son? He just said the F-word the other night and I really don’t want him cursing.”

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2021

O’Rourke told a voter who asked about his language: “Great point, and I don’t intend to use the F-word going forward. Point taken, and very strongly made. ... We’re going to keep it clean.”

From Fox News • Mar. 17, 2019

When asked if she was a feminist she did not use the F-word and stressed her love for men – as if pre-empting an attack.

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2016

If it remains to be seen whether self-proclaimed feminists like Beyoncé and John Legend can resurrect the F-word, let alone make it safe for men, Kimmel’s not sure it matters.

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2015