fuck
UK[fʌk]US[fʌk]
v
To have sexual intercourse with (someone).
v
(vulgar slang) To damage, ruin, or spoil something.
interj
(vulgar slang) Used to express anger, annoyance, or strong emphasis.
Etymology
The precise origin of 'fuck' is obscure, with no clear evidence linking it to a specific Proto-Indo-European root. It first appears in written English in the late 15th century, likely from Germanic sources, possibly related to Middle Dutch fokken (to strike, thrust) or Old Norse fukja (to drive, push). The word's core semantic logic has always centered on the concept of forceful thrusting or striking, which evolved directly into its primary modern meaning of sexual intercourse. Its journey from a taboo term to a widely used, multifaceted vulgarism in English slang demonstrates the powerful social and expressive functions of taboo vocabulary.
Analysis
This word is a simplex form. Its ultimate origin is uncertain, though it is Germanic. It functions as a base verb and expletive.
Examples
The explicit song was bleeped because the singer kept saying "fuck."
He was so angry he just wanted to fuck the whole project up.
Fuck! I forgot my keys inside the locked car.