Cool MateDesire vs Feel like that motherfucker
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Desire
Top 1,000 (very common)B2noun
Feel like that motherfucker
SlangBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most formal: DesireMost common: Desire
| Desire | Feel like that motherfucker | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈzaɪə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈzaɪər/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //fiːl laɪk ðæt ˈmʌðərˈfʌkə//🇺🇸 //fiːl laɪk ðæt ˈmʌðərˈfʌkɚ// |
| Meaning | A strong wish for something. | To have a strong desire or urge for something. |
| Example | Her desire to travel the world consumed her thoughts daily. | I feel like that motherfucker who just won the lottery! |
| Register | Neutral | Slang |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | burning, deep, fervent, feel, harbour/harbor, have, desire for, an object of desire, burning, deep, fervent, feel, harbour/harbor, have, desire for, an object of desire | feel like a boss, feel like a champion, feel like a winner |
| Antonyms | dislike, aversion, indifference | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'want' — 'desire' is stronger., Using 'desire' without an object — it needs something to be desired., Misplacing the stress in pronunciation. | Using in formal situations., Confusing with 'feel like' (without the vulgarity)., Not understanding the strength of expression. |
| Usage notes | Used in both spoken and written English. It's appropriate in neutral contexts but might feel too strong or formal in casual conversations. Phrases like 'a desire to travel' are common. | This phrase is informal and often used in casual speech among friends. It may not be suitable for formal situations or with people you don’t know well. |
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Frequently asked questions: Desire vs Feel like that motherfucker
What's the difference between Desire and Feel like that motherfucker?
Desire: A strong wish for something. Feel like that motherfucker: To have a strong desire or urge for something.
Which is more formal: Desire and Feel like that motherfucker?
Desire is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Desire and Feel like that motherfucker?
Desire is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Desire: Her desire to travel the world consumed her thoughts daily. Feel like that motherfucker: I feel like that motherfucker who just won the lottery!
Can I use Desire and Feel like that motherfucker interchangeably?
Not always. Desire and Feel like that motherfucker are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.