fuck-you lizard

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Meaning · English

A tokay gecko (Gekko gecko), native to Southeast Asia.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

“Relax, son,” he whispered, “it’s only a fuck-you lizard.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fuck-you lizard” mean?

A tokay gecko (Gekko gecko), native to Southeast Asia.

Is “fuck-you lizard” formal or informal?

fuck-you lizard is generally slang, vulgar.