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What's "fucked up" mean? Is he swearing at somebody?

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Rebecca

No, he's not swearing at someone! Here, "fucked up" is similar to "messed up," "unhappy," or "damaged." So he's saying that he'll be "unhappy" if that person can't be with him. Ex: The company will be fucked up if they don't sign a new deal soon. Ex: She'll be fucked up if she stays here any longer.

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