English Explanatory Dictionary

dirty word

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A word that is considered vulgar, not necessarily sexual in nature.
The name of a topic that a person prefers not to hear or discuss.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɜːtiˌwɜːd/ /ˈdɚɾijˌwɝd/ en-au-dirty word.ogg

Word forms

dirty word dirty words

Synonyms

curse curse word oath profanity

Related words

cacophemism dysphemism euphemism

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