f-bomb

noun

ˈef-ˌbäm How to pronounce f-bomb (audio)
: the word fuck
—used metaphorically as a euphemism
… accidentally dropped an f-bomb on television …—Tim Kurkjian

Examples of f-bomb in a Sentence

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Some films today drop more than 100 f-bombs, a sure sign of lazy screenwriting. — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026 And one time, even President Jimmy Carter dropped the f-bomb. — Tamara Keith, NPR, 24 June 2025 On the other hand, Erin Doherty did not have the luxury of having her f-bomb bleeped. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 The f-bombs and other curse words continued, as Elia defended the 5-14 Cubs and derided the way fans had treated them. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for f-bomb

Word History

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of f-bomb was in 1988

Rhymes for f-bomb

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“F-bomb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/f-bomb. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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