1 C1 idiomatic slang
To waste or squander something valuable, such as money, time, or an opportunity, through foolish or reckless behaviour.
"He fucked away his entire inheritance on gambling within two years."
separable
fuck away
C1 slang separable transitive
Vulgar slang meaning to squander or waste something through carelessness or recklessness.
In plain English
To waste something completely, like money or a chance, in a stupid way.
What does "fuck away" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Rare and strongly vulgar. Less commonly heard than 'fuck up' or 'fuck around'. Used to emphasise the completeness and stupidity of the waste. Mostly heard in American English.
Words that pair with "fuck away"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
money savings chance opportunity career inheritance
How to conjugate "fuck away"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
fuck away
I/you/we/they
3rd person
fucks away
he/she/it
Past simple
fucked away
yesterday
Past participle
fucked away
have + pp
-ing form
fucking away
continuous
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