motherfucker
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Also seen as: motherfuckers
Sense 1
Expressing dismay, discontent, or surprise.
Interjection⚠ Register: vulgar
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
An extremely contemptible, vicious or mean person.
Noun⚠ Register: vulgar
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Any person, often but not always with the connotation that the person is disliked or is threatening.
Noun⚠ Register: vulgar
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “motherfucker” mean?
Expressing dismay, discontent, or surprise.
Is “motherfucker” formal or informal?
motherfucker is generally vulgar.