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to fuck over
[phrase form: fuck]
01
to deliberately exploit, cheat, or betray someone for personal gain
Dialect
American
American
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
regular
separable
What is the origin of the term "fuck over" and how is it used?
"fuck over" is a phrasal verb that emerged in English in the mid-20th century, using the crude verb "fuck" to intensify the idea of harming or taking advantage of someone. It conveys deliberate exploitation, cheating, or betrayal, often for personal gain. The term is widely used in informal speech, workplace or political commentary, media, and casual storytelling to describe unfair treatment or manipulation. It is vulgar and derogatory, context-dependent—acceptable in informal or emphatic settings, but offensive and inappropriate in polite or formal situations.
Examples
The used car salesman fucked me over by hiding the engine problems.
