curse word

curse word

noun
1.
a profane or obscene word, especially as used in anger or for emphasis.
2.
any term conceived of as offensive.

Origin:
1870–75
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Curse word is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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curse word

noun
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted" [syn: curse
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