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motherfucker

American  
[muhth-er-fuhk-er] / ˈmʌð ərˌfʌk ər /

noun

Slang: Vulgar.

  1. a mean, despicable, or vicious person.

  2. anything considered to be despicable, frustrating, etc. (used as a general expression of contempt or anger).

    That hurt like a motherfucker!

  3. a person or thing that is very large, powerful, or impressive.

    He’s a real motherfucker on guitar.
motherfucker British  
/ ˈmʌðəˌfʌkə /

noun

  1. Often shortened to: mother.  offensive a person or thing, esp an exasperating or unpleasant one

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  • motherfucking adjective

Etymology

Origin of motherfucker

First recorded in 1955–60; mother 1 + fucker

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