mofo

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Meaning · English

Syllabic abbreviation of motherfucker.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Man, he's a big mofo.

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 “mofo” mean?

Syllabic abbreviation of motherfucker.

Is “mofo” formal or informal?

mofo is generally slang, vulgar.