This phrase is synonymous with "chill with" or "hang with" sometimes even just to label people you are cool with. It is often times used by rapper "Plies". it's more of a southern term
Boy: Man you who that be?
Other boy: that's just one of my niggas I fucks with.
A term that refers to someone you have great deal of affection and trust for especially in the south.
Platonic - a guy or girl you roll with that has your back and you have theirs
Non - platonic - your "ride or die ' person who has no equal or soulmate
Cassidy :"hey, lanett. Who is John to you?"
Lanett :"oh John? I fucks with him."
Cassidy :"oh it's like that?"
Lanett :"yeah. I fucks with John. Ride or die."
Fucks with you the shortway means I only deal with you if I have to but I'd rather not fuck with you at all!
"Girl! Let's go over to your co-worker Beyoncè house cus she having a party all weekend!"
Me: "Gul hell nawl! I fucks with her the short way only because her and my ex fucked on each other!"