screwing

[US]/[ˈskruːɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈskruːɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (present participle of screw)To fasten with screws; to secure with screws.; To force one's way into a position or job; to manipulate or exploit.; To engage in sexual intercourse.
n. (act of screwing)The act of screwing.

Phrases & Collocations

screwing around

screwing up

screwing with

screwing into

screwing loose

screwing down

screwing off

screwing it up

screwing together

Example Sentences

he admitted to screwing up the presentation at the last minute.

don't even think about screwing around with my car.

the company is screwing over its employees with low wages.

i don't want you screwing this deal up for me.

they were screwing with the thermostat, making it freezing.

he's constantly screwing things up at work.

the mechanic said he wasn't screwing the bolts in tight enough.

stop screwing around and get to work!

the politician is accused of screwing the system for personal gain.

i feel like i'm constantly screwing over my own goals.

he's screwing himself out of a promotion by being late.

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