Meanings
- derogatorypluralplural onlyslangvulgarA set of higher-order multiples, especially one produced through fertility treatments.
The Chukwu fuctuplets are about to turn 1, and the eyes of the media will be turning toward Texas.
1999 December 2, Gutterboy [username], “The octopi turn one year old”, in alt.support.childfree (Usenet)2 more examples
Why is it NOT okay if a smoker gets sick because of his/her CHOICE to smoke and racks up $100,000 in hospital bills, but it IS okay if a couple CHOOSES to recklessly and irresponsibly pop out a litter of fuctuplets and rack up over 2 million dollars (SO FAR) in hospital bills?
1999 April 3, Patrice, “Re: Fertility drugs should be banned (was Re: Midway thru the broadcast)”, in alt.support.childfree (Usenet)I'd like to know more about those kids' health status, especially compared to the McCaughey fuctuplets.
2002 October 1, Stella Hackell, “Re: News: Mother of Texas octuplets gives birth again”, in alt.support.childfree (Usenet)Synonyms: freaklitter
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA set of higher-order multiples, especially one produced through fertility treatments.
Origin
Blend of fucked up and the nonce suffix -tuplet, taken from septuplet, octuplet, etc.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
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