fuckery

noun

fuck·​ery ˈfə-k(ə-)rē How to pronounce fuckery (audio)
vulgar
: activity or behavior that is not honest or proper : deceptive or questionable practices or conduct
What kind of fuckery is this? / You made me miss the Slick Rick gig.Amy Winehouse

Word History

Etymology

fuck entry 1 + -ery

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fuckery was in 1977

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“Fuckery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuckery. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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