the fuck
English
Phrase
- (vulgar, slang) Used after interrogative pronouns as an intensifier to express anger, frustration, incredulity, or other strong emotion.
- 2011, Tim Jonze, The Guardian, 29 Apr 2011:
- "Look at this!" she says, mock-appalled at the scene. "Seriously, what the fuck is this about?"
- 2011, Tim Jonze, The Guardian, 29 Apr 2011:
- (vulgar, slang) Used after verbs forming a part of a phrasal verb as an intensifier to imply aggressive emphasis.
- 2004, Pun Plamondon, Lost from the Ottawa, p. 84:
- “Get the fuck out of my house!” Sinclair bellowed, his face red, eyes bulging.
- 2004, Pun Plamondon, Lost from the Ottawa, p. 84:
- (vulgar, slang) Used as a shortened form of the common interrogative phrases.
- The fuck was that? (What the fuck was that?)
- The fuck you think you are?! (Who the fuck do you think you are?)
- The fuck? (said incredulously; also as what the fuck?)
- (vulgar, slang) Used to emphatically express that something isn't true.
- 1997, Robert Stone, Dog Soldiers, p. 88:
- ‘You're not a self-respecting person.’
- ‘The fuck I ain't,’ the kid said.
- 1997, Robert Stone, Dog Soldiers, p. 88:
Derived terms
Terms derived from the phrase (what) the fuck
- dafuq (said incredulously and used for less serious situations)
Related terms
Translations
vulgar: intensifier used after interrogative pronouns