fucked

1 of 2

adjective

ˈfəkt

1

vulgar slang : in a hopeless situation or position

2

vulgar slang : thoroughly confused, disordered, or damaged : fucked-up

fucked

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of fuck entry 1

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1949, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of fucked was in 1949

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