Which one is correct?
"Shut the fuck up" or "Shut fuck up"?

Shut the fuck up

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal language to tell someone to stop talking.

This phrase is used informally to command someone to be quiet or stop talking. It is considered rude and offensive.

Examples:

  • I told him to shut the fuck up and listen for once.
  • Can you please shut the fuck up? I'm trying to concentrate here.
  • She needs to learn to shut the fuck up when others are speaking.
  • If you don't have anything nice to say, just shut the fuck up.
  • He was annoying everyone, so I had to tell him to shut the fuck up.

Shut fuck up

This phrase is not correct in English. It lacks the necessary article 'the' before the expletive 'fuck.'

The correct phrase is "shut the fuck up." The article 'the' is necessary before the expletive 'fuck' to form a grammatically correct sentence. 'Shut fuck up' is not a correct construction in English.

Last Updated: March 11, 2024

TextRanch: The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

Related Comparisons

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!