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fugly
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extremely unattractive, ugly, or repulsive in appearance
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
What is the origin of the term "fugly" and how is it used?
Fugly is a slang adjective that appeared in late 20th-century American English meaning extremely unattractive or repulsive in appearance. It is a direct blend of "fucking" and "ugly," shortened to hit harder and faster in speech. The logic is simple: take "ugly" and add a swear word to crank the intensity up. It has always been insulting, used to exaggerate how bad someone or something looks, and today it remains informal and rude, common in casual or joking talk but inappropriate in polite or neutral settings.
Examples
That outfit makes you look fugly.



























