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

noun
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted" [syn: curse
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Curse word is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
Example sentences
Do not be afraid to write a curse word in its entirety in the affidavit.
Several of them denied ever hearing another staff member even utter a curse word around the detainees.
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