Get screwed Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈskɹud

GET-SKROOD or GIT-SKROOD

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /skɹˈuːd

get-SKROOD

Definition

'Get screwed' is an informal and vulgar expression meaning to be cheated, treated unfairly, or put in a bad situation, often by someone else's actions.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and slightly vulgar; common in casual conversation but not appropriate in formal or professional settings. Often used about money, deals, or unfair treatment ('get screwed over' is similar). Avoid in polite/company contexts.

• Spanish: ser engañado - salir perjudicado (vulgar)
• Portuguese (BR): se ferrar - ser passado para trás (informal/gíria)
• Portuguese (PT): lixar-se - ser enganado (informal/gíria)
• Chinese (Simplified): 倒霉 - 被坑 (俚语)
• Chinese (Traditional): 倒黴 - 被坑 (俚語)
• Hindi: चूना लगना - बुरी तरह फँसना (अम्लीय/स्लैंग)
• Arabic: ينضحك عليه - يتورط (عامية/سُباب خفيف)
• Bengali: ঠকা খাওয়া - ঠকে যাওয়া
• Russian: обломаться - попасть - остаться в дураках
• Japanese: ひどい目に遭う - 損をする
• Vietnamese: bị chơi xỏ - bị lừa - bị chịu thiệt
• Korean: 당하다 - 손해를 보다
• Turkish: kazıklanmak - kandırılmak - aldatılmak
• Urdu: چونا لگنا - دھوکا کھانا
• Indonesian: kena tipu - dirugikan - dipermainkan

Example Sentences

If you don't read the contract, you could get screwed.

basic

He got screwed by the car dealer.

basic

Sometimes, honest people still get screwed.

basic

Wow, you paid double? You really got screwed.

natural

Whenever I trust that company, I get screwed.

natural

Let’s not get screwed again like last year.

natural