motherfuckers

word · lemma: motherfucker

/ˈməðɝˌfəkɝz/
MUH-thur-FUH-kurz
/mˈʌðəfˌʌkəz/
MUH-thuh-FUH-kuhz

Definition

A very offensive slang insult used to refer to people with strong anger, contempt, or aggression. It can also be used in some informal contexts to mean tough, intense, or impressive people, but it remains highly vulgar.

Usage & Nuances

Extremely vulgar and often aggressive. Usually used as an insult, but in some groups it can be used jokingly or admiringly, as in 'those crazy motherfuckers'. Not appropriate in polite conversation, work, school, or formal writing. Learners should be very careful because tone and relationship change the effect a lot.

Example Sentences

Those motherfuckers broke my bike.

basic

I don't trust those motherfuckers.

basic

Some motherfuckers will lie straight to your face and act innocent.

natural

Those crazy motherfuckers actually jumped into the freezing lake.

natural

The police caught the motherfuckers last night.

basic

I'm tired of dealing with these rude motherfuckers every day.

natural