Fack

/fæk/ exclamation

Definition

A British slang exclamation expressing frustration, surprise, or used as a euphemism for a vulgar word.

Etymology

British slang, likely a euphemistic alteration or derivative of a stronger vulgar word. It emerged in colloquial British English as a softer alternative to more offensive language.

Kelly Says

British slang has incredible creativity for turning curse words into versions you could almost say around your grandmother—'fack' and similar words show how languages develop workarounds for taboo language!

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