Curse Word (Noun)
Meaning
Profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The comedian's stand-up routine was full of curse words that left the audience in stitches.
- She let out a loud curse word when she stubbed her toe on the bed frame.
- The movie was edited for television, with all curse words bleeped out or muted.
- He muttered a curse word under his breath when his phone battery died.
- The politician's use of a curse word during the live debate sparked a heated controversy.