fug
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of fug
First recorded in 1885–90; originally British dialect and boarding school slang; further origin obscure; compare earlier British slang fogo “stench”
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Example Sentences
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And if that results in some cringey misfires — well, that’s all part of it, as Go Fug Yourself chronicled the first time around.
From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2023
That's how my dream came true: I was a Fug for one night at the Mudd Club.
From Salon • Nov. 21, 2020
“There have certainly always been stylish men on the red carpet,” says Jessica Morgan, the other half of Go Fug Yourself.
From The Guardian • Feb. 2, 2020
The 38-year-old actress shared an essay on Instagram about the fashion blog “Go Fug Yourself,” a website founded by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan that’s known for its humorous take on celebrity fashion.
From Fox News • Apr. 28, 2019
For anyone who’s ever read Go Fug Yourself, Munn’s choice to focus on the fun, light-hearted, good-spirited blog is a bit of a head-scratcher.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2019
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