motherfucking

USAGE SUMMARY

Sentence The word 'motherfucking' is correct and usable in written English; however, it is considered to be profane and inappropriate in most contexts.
It should never be used in formal writing, and its use in a casual setting should be reserved for humorous circumstances between close friends or family members. Example: "I can't BELIEVE I have to do this motherfucking assignment!".

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

This ain't no spoof, so play this shit at your motherfucking meetings when you write your jokes, play this shit back when you're writing your headlines for the tabloids.

The Guardian - Music

When Nesbitt told a black officer where he was taken about the white cop putting the gun to his temple, the officer said: "If he had done that to me, I'd have shot his motherfucking ass".

The Guardian

In reality, howls a transgender woman, it "means sweet motherfucking nothing at all.

The Economist

"I didn't want to hear no motherfucking notes from the studio telling me about what a young 13-year-old boy and girl would do in Red Hook," Lee stormed, after Chris Rock asked during a post-screening Q&A what he would have done differently, should studio money have been forthcoming.

Independent

Bloody Motherfucking Asshole Martha Wainwright on dad Loudon Wainwright: I will not pretend I will not put on a smile I will not say I'm all right for you When all I wanted was to be good To do everything in truth To do everything in truth You bloody mother fucking asshole Oh, you bloody motherfucking asshole Oh, you bloody motherfucking asshole... [continues].

Independent

"When it's all said and done, it's only two motherfucking Mayweathers that count: Roger Mayweather and Floyd Mayweather," he said.

The New Yorker

"It's a motherfucking active crime scene, and the crime is cultural vandalism".

The New Yorker

Between songs, Lil Wayne repeatedly asked the crowd to "make some noise for your motherfucking selves".

The New Yorker

"This is y'all's last show," he told them, "so make it motherfucking good".

The New Yorker

His targets include organized religion (from "The Pope Song": "If you cover for another motherfucker who's a kiddie fucker / Fuck you, you're no better than the motherfucking rapist"), homeopathy, liberal piety ("Take your canvas bags / to the supermarket"), Jesus (a.k.a. "zombie Jew"), and his own sizable ego.

The New Yorker

He had lost control for a minute there, and, as per motherfucking usual, it was a deal-breaker.

The New Yorker

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Consider your audience and the context carefully before using "motherfucking". It's generally inappropriate in formal settings or when addressing strangers.

Common error

Using "motherfucking" in professional or academic writing can severely damage your credibility. Avoid it unless you're intentionally quoting someone.

Linguistic Context

Intensifier and descriptor: "Motherfucking" primarily functions as an adjective or adverb to intensify the word it modifies, adding a strong emotional charge, as Ludwig's examples show. It emphasizes feelings of anger, frustration, or, sometimes, humorous exaggeration.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

100%

Less common in

Science

0%

Formal & Business

0%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The word "motherfucking" functions primarily as an intensifier, adding a strong emotional charge to the word it modifies. Ludwig AI confirms its grammatical correctness while emphasizing its highly context-dependent usage due to its offensive nature. Predominantly found in informal settings, especially within News & Media sources, it serves to express intense emotions like anger or frustration. When writing, it's crucial to consider the potential impact on your audience and avoid using "motherfucking" in formal contexts to maintain credibility. Alternatives such as "damned" or "extremely" can convey similar emphasis with less risk of causing offense.

Alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

fucking

The base form of the expletive, slightly less intense in some contexts.

goddamn

Another common expletive, expressing strong emotion or emphasis.

damned

A milder curse word that can express frustration or emphasis.

bloody

A less offensive British alternative, suitable for informal contexts.

unbelievably

Expresses astonishment or disbelief, often used for emphasis.

intensely

Emphasizes the strength or degree of a feeling or action.

More alternative expressions

sodding

doing

goddamn

frakking

capita

frigging

goddamned

FAQs

What does "motherfucking" mean?

The word "motherfucking" is an intensifier used to express strong emotion, emphasis, or frustration. However, it is considered highly offensive in most contexts.

When is it appropriate to use "motherfucking"?

It is generally appropriate only in informal settings among close friends who understand and accept its use, and even then, it should be used judiciously.

What can I say instead of "motherfucking" to express strong emotion?

Depending on the context, you could use alternatives like "bloody", "damned", "fucking" (use with caution), or more neutral intensifiers like "extremely" or "incredibly".

Is "motherfucking" considered profanity?

Yes, "motherfucking" is widely considered profanity due to its explicit nature and potentially offensive connotations.