1 B2 idiomatic slang
To treat someone in a deeply unfair way, especially through deliberate deception or exploitation.
"The company fucked over its employees by cancelling their pensions at the last minute."
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fuck over
B2 slang separable transitive
Vulgar slang meaning to treat someone very unfairly, deceive them, or cause them serious harm, especially through betrayal.
In plain English
To treat someone very badly or cheat them in a way that causes them real harm.
What does "fuck over" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic slang
To betray someone's trust, especially in a business or personal relationship, causing them significant loss.
"His business partner fucked him over by selling their shared assets without warning."
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Usage tip
Always transitive. Implies a deliberate act of betrayal, exploitation, or deception rather than an accidental harm. Strongly vulgar. Common in American English.
Words that pair with "fuck over"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
really completely the workers his partner the deal
How to conjugate "fuck over"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
fuck over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
fucks over
he/she/it
Past simple
fucked over
yesterday
Past participle
fucked over
have + pp
-ing form
fucking over
continuous
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