four-letter word
Meanings
noun
- A reference to any of several of the strongest English swear words that are also four letters long, especially those composing the so-called seven dirty words.
- A swear word or any words considered to be taboo in a given scenario (regardless of length of word).
Word forms
Etymology
From the frequency of the most common swear words being composed of or spelt with four letters.
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