screw

noun
UK: /skruː/
US: /skruː/

  1. A metal object with a spiral thread used to fasten things together.

    1. I need a screw to fix this shelf now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mechanic tightened every screw ensuring the car's stability during the race. [ ] [ ]

  2. An act of cheating or exploiting someone.

    1. They gave him a screw on that deal. [ ] [ ]
    2. He felt it was a complete screw when they raised the price after agreeing. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bolt cheat swindle exploit
screw verb

  1. To fasten something using a screw.

    1. Screw the lid on the jar tightly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Make sure to screw the shelf firmly to the wall for safety reasons. [ ] [ ]

  2. To cheat or exploit someone.

    1. Don't screw me over on this deal, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company tried to screw their employees by cutting their benefits drastically. [ ] [ ]
screw phrasal-verb

  1. To cheat or treat someone badly.

    1. They got screwed by the company in the end. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many small businesses got screwed over when the economy suddenly collapsed. [ ] [ ]
screw interjection

  1. An expression of anger or frustration.

    1. Screw it, I'm not going to do that. [ ] [ ]
    2. Screw this, I'm leaving this stupid place right now. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "screw" in English means: A metal object with a spiral thread used to fasten things together., An act of cheating or exploiting someone..

The phonetic transcription of "screw" is /skruː/ in British English and /skruː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "screw": bolt, cheat, swindle, exploit.

Example usage of "screw": "I need a screw to fix this shelf now.". More examples on the page.