motherfucker

noun

moth·​er·​fuck·​er ˈmə-t͟hər-ˌfə-kər How to pronounce motherfucker (audio)
1
obscene : one that is formidable, contemptible, or offensive
usually used as a generalized term of abuse
2
obscene : person, fellow
motherfucking adjective obscene

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of motherfucker was in 1918

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Cite this Entry

“Motherfucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motherfucker. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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