neuken

Dutch

4/5 · Strong

What does “neuken” mean in English?

It means to have sex, specifically in a vulgar way, akin to 'fuck' in English. It's a straightforward term for sexual intercourse.

Literally “have sex”

Sounds like “NUH-ken”
Used as Verb
How it's used

Typically used as a verb, it can be an exclamation or refer to an action without being a direct insult. It's stronger than just 'have sex' and is used in casual or explicit contexts.

How strong is it? 4/5 · Strong

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