"-fu" meaning in English

See -fu in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Suffix

IPA: /fuː/ [UK]
Rhymes: -uː Etymology: From kung-fu. Etymology templates: {{m|en|kung fu|kung-fu}} kung-fu Head templates: {{head|en|suffixes}} -fu
  1. (slang) Used to form nouns indicating expertise or mastery of specified skill or area of knowledge. Tags: morpheme, slang Derived forms: Google-fu Related terms: fu

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