Someone is referred to as “Mofo” and you don’t know what that means? We’ll tell you what’s behind the expression and how you use it.
Here you can learn more about the abbreviation “Mofo”. (Source: NunoMt / depositphotos.com)
That means mofo: motherf*cker
The abbreviation “Mofo” stands for the English insult “Motherf*cker”, which roughly means “motherf*cker”. The swear word is used both in a highly derogatory way and, like Huan, in a friendly context. So “mofo” can be a serious insult, as well as a vulgar expression of appreciation.
Origin of Mofo
“Mofo” is not a proper abbreviation of “motherf*cker” but derived from the pronunciation of the term. In English, the “U” is pronounced more like an “O”, which is why the swear word is shortened to “Mofo”. Especially through English pop culture, the term and its abbreviation have also made it into colloquial German.
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This is how you use Mofo
You can use the term “mofo” itself in both negative and positive contexts, with the abbreviation being prominent especially on the internet. Many platforms have a “f*ck” filter, so posts with the term banned or incorrectly displayed. Strangers, however, will take “mofo” more as an insult. Among your BFFs, the term can be used in the sense of “Babo” or “Gosu”.
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