swearword


swear·word

noun \ˈswer-ˌwərd\

Definition of SWEARWORD

: a profane or obscene oath or word

Examples of SWEARWORD

  1. a movie filled with violent images and rough swearwords
  2. <this is a list of swearwords that are not permitted on this radio program>

First Known Use of SWEARWORD

1833

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