swear word

See also: swearword

English

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (Received Pronunciation) /swɛə(ɹ) wɜːd/, (General American) /swɛɹ wɝd/
  • Rhymes: -ɝd
  • Rhymes: -ɜːd
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

swear word (plural swear words)

  1. A word considered obscene and vulgar or offensive.
    When I heard swear words from the next room, I decided to keep my distance.
    Your kid said nasty swear words to me this morning.

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