fuck somebody up

English

Verb

fuck somebody up

1. To cause significant physical damage to someone's body (especially, in a fight)
   • 1993, Wu-Tang Clan, “Shame on a Nigga” (song), in Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (album): 

     Shame on a nigga who try to run game on a nigga

     Wu buck wild with the trigger!

     Shame on a nigga who try to run game on a nigga

     I'll fuck your ass up!

   • 2010, James Rolfe, Angry Video Game Nerd: Action 52^[1]:

     What are these, hookers? I guess this guy doesn't understand the concept of a hooker. You're supposed to fuck her, not fuck her up.

2. To cause significant harm to someone psychologically or non-physically.
   • 1971, Phillip Larkin, “This Be The Verse”:

     They fuck you up, your mum and dad.

     They may not mean to, but they do.

     They fill you with the faults they had

     And add some extra, just for you.

   • 2006, John R. Butler, “The Hand of the Almighty” (song), in Surprise! (album): 

     He'll fuck you up, yes, God will fuck you up

     If you dare to disobey His stern command.

     He'll fuck you up, don't you know He'll fuck you up?

     So you better do some prayin' while you can.

3. To cause someone to make a big mistake.