Vulgar slang past tense of an expletive meaning to be in serious trouble, broken, or ruined. Can also express being extremely tired, confused, or in a difficult situation.
From Middle Dutch fokken or German ficken, possibly meaning 'to strike' or 'to move back and forth.' The word appeared in English around the 15th century but was heavily censored until the 20th century. Its evolution from literal meaning to general intensifier reflects common patterns in profanity development.
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