motherfucker

[ muhth-er-fuhk-er ]

noun

, Slang: Vulgar.

1. a mean, despicable, or vicious person.
2. anything considered to be despicable, frustrating, etc. (used as a general expression of contempt or anger):

   That hurt like a motherfucker!

3. a person or thing that is very large, powerful, or impressive:

   He’s a real motherfucker on guitar.

motherfucker

/ ˈmʌðəˌfʌkə /

noun

1. offensive.
   a person or thing, esp an exasperating or unpleasant one Often shortened tomother

Other Words From

• mother·fucking adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of motherfucker¹

First recorded in 1955–60; mother ¹ + fucker

Related Words

• ass
• asshole
• dumbass
• fuckup
• idiot
• shithead