English Explanatory Dictionary

four-letter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see four-letter: containing four letters.
  2. Consisting of or characterised by swear words and profanity.

Word forms

four-letter

Etymology

Figurative use modelled on four-letter word.

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