แม่ง
fucking [vulgar intensifier]
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- 1 fucking [vulgar intensifier]、the hell [in questions]、damn [emotional emphasis]
- 2 that asshole [referring to a person]、the damn thing、it [vulgar or dismissive]
- 3 fuck!、damn it!
A highly vulgar slang word that adds anger, frustration, surprise, or intense excitement. Depending on its position, it can mean “damn it,” intensify a statement like “fucking,” or refer dismissively to someone or something.
fucking [vulgar intensifier]、the hell [in questions]、damn [emotional emphasis]
Adds a strongly vulgar and emotional tone to a statement, much like “fucking,” “the hell,” or “damn” in English.
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ทำไมแม่งยากขนาดนี้ thammay mɛ̂ŋ yâak khanàat níi Why is this so fucking hard? ทำไมแม่งยากขนาดนี้ details
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หนังเรื่องนี้แม่งสนุกมาก nǎŋ rʉ̂aŋ níi mɛ̂ŋ sanùk mâak This movie is fucking great. หนังเรื่องนี้แม่งสนุกมาก details
that asshole [referring to a person]、the damn thing、it [vulgar or dismissive]
Refers dismissively or angrily to a person, thing, or situation, roughly like “that asshole” or “the damn thing,” depending on context.
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แม่งไม่ฟังเลย mɛ̂ŋ mây faŋ ləəy That asshole won't listen at all. แม่งไม่ฟังเลย details
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แม่งพังอีกแล้ว mɛ̂ŋ phaŋ ìik lɛ́ɛw The damn thing broke again. แม่งพังอีกแล้ว details
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ช่างแม่ง châŋ mɛ̂ŋ Fuck it. ช่างแม่ง details
fuck!、damn it!
A highly vulgar outburst expressing anger, frustration, disappointment, or surprise.
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แม่ง! ลืมกุญแจอีกแล้ว mɛ̂ŋ lʉʉm kuncɛɛ ìik lɛ́ɛw Fuck! I forgot my keys again. แม่ง! ลืมกุญแจอีกแล้ว details
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แม่งเอ๊ย! mɛ̂ŋ ə́əy Goddamn it! แม่งเอ๊ย! details
Learning notes
Explanation
แม่ง is a highly vulgar spoken slang term comparable in force and flexibility to “fuck,” “fucking,” or “damn.” Its function depends on where it appears. Used alone, it is an angry or frustrated outburst. Within a sentence, it can intensify a question, judgment, or action. It may also function like a dismissive pronoun for a person or thing. It is not limited to negative statements: speakers may use it to express intense positive excitement as well. Even then, it remains vulgar. Informal variant spellings such as แมร่ง are also common online.
Usage
It is heard in extremely casual conversations among close friends, arguments, frustrated self-talk, dialogue in movies or games, and emotional social-media posts. It can also appear in rough, enthusiastic praise among peers.
Caution
This word is highly vulgar and can become a serious personal insult when directed at someone. Avoid it with strangers, older or higher-status people, and in workplaces, classrooms, customer service, or formal writing. Learners should recognize it but use it only with a very clear understanding of the relationship and situation. Neutral alternatives include มาก or จริง ๆ for emphasis and เขา when referring to a person.
Differences from similar words
1 fucking [vulgar intensifier] synonyms
2 that asshole [referring to a person] synonyms
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มัน is an informal pronoun for “he,” “she,” or “it” and may sound disrespectful when used for a person. แม่ง is much more vulgar and strongly conveys contempt or anger.
3 fuck! synonyms
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โธ่เอ๊ย is a relatively mild exclamation of disappointment or exasperation, like “oh, come on.” แม่ง is substantially more vulgar and may sound angry or aggressive.