screw you

Meanings

• interjection

  An expression of contempt, anger, or defiance, often used as a response to an unwelcome or unwanted situation.

  - "He asked for a loan but I couldn't help, so I just gave him a 'screw you'."
  - "After being cut off in traffic, the driver behind me gave me a 'screw you' hand gesture."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with screw you
blue , queue , du , new , cue

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Variants

List of all variants of screw you that leads to same result
got a screw loose , had a loose screw , had a screw loose , has a loose screw , has a screw loose , have a loose screw , have a screw loose , having a loose screw , having a screw loose , screw , screwlike , screws , screwed , screwer , screwers , screwing , screw around , screwed around , screwing around , screws around , screw eye , screw eyes , screw jack , screw jacks , screw pine , screw pines , screw propeller , screw propellers , screw thread , screw threads , screw up , screwed up , screwing up , screws up , screw cap , screw cap/top , screw top

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Etymology

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The origin of the phrase 'screw you' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from the 17th or 18th century. One theory suggests that it may have derived from the use of a screw as a symbol of defiance, while another theory suggests that it may have originated from the use of the screwdriver as a weapon.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'screw you' is also known as the 'F-word's cousin'.

2. In some parts of the world, the phrase 'screw you' is considered more polite than using the actual F-word.

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Related Concepts

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1. rude gestures: The phrase 'screw you' is often accompanied by rude gestures such as the middle finger or the 'screw you' hand gesture.

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Culture

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The phrase 'screw you' has been used extensively in popular culture, particularly in music and film. It has been used as a title for various songs and movies, and has also been the subject of numerous studies and analyses in linguistics and sociology.

How to Memorize "screw you"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the middle finger raised in a defiant gesture, often accompanied by the phrase 'screw you'. This association can help memorize the meaning and usage of the phrase.

2. mnemonics
   

   - One mnemonic for remembering the phrase 'screw you' is to associate it with the sound of a screw twisting or turning. This can help reinforce the meaning and pronunciation of the phrase.

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