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fuggedaboudit

(slang, New York City) There is no hope of it being so, the idea is preposterous; do not waste my time with such notions.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026US

(slang, New York City) There is no hope of it being so, the idea is preposterous; do not waste my time with such notions.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026US

(slang) Do not worry about it; it does not matter; it is beyond your control.

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Fuggedaboudit means: Do not worry about it; it does not matter; it is beyond your control.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

fuggedaboudit means: Do not worry about it; it does not matter; it is beyond your control.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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