fugly

adjective

fug·​ly ˈfə-glē How to pronounce fugly (audio)
fuglier; fugliest
slang
: exceedingly ugly
Unlike many fugly brands that didn't survive the early aughts, UGGs have continued to prosper, even among some of the most stylish, trend-conscious consumers …Kayla Levy
… the all too perky world of activewear has a well-documented passion for fugly garments in neon shades …Teo van den Broeke

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These girls are not leaving behind guys who wear fugly jeans and can’t dance. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024 Keep reading for his shopping tips along with our top picks for fashionably fugly footwear. Erin Bunch, SELF, 26 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably a euphemistic contraction of fucking ugly

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fugly was in 1980

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“Fugly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fugly. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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