FUG

fug

(noun) (British informal) an airless smoky smelly atmosphere

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

fug (countable and uncountable, plural fugs)

A heavy, musty, and unpleasant atmosphere, usually in a poorly-ventilated area.

(figurative) A state of lethargy and confusion; daze.

(figurative) A state of chaos or confusion.

Verb

fug (third-person singular simple present fugs, present participle fugging, simple past and past participle fugged)

To create a fug (heavy unpleasant atmosphere).

To be surrounded by a fug (heavy unpleasant atmosphere).

To put into a fug (daze).

Etymology 2

Interjection

fug

Euphemistic form of fuck.

Verb

fug (third-person singular simple present fugs, present participle fugging, simple past and past participle fugged)

Euphemistic form of fuck.

Used to express displeasure.

To damage or destroy.

To copulate with.

Noun

fug (plural fugs)

Euphemistic form of fuck.

(no plural, with the) Used as an intensifier.

Something of little value.

A contemptible person.

Anagrams

• GFU

Source: Wiktionary



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