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CURSE WORD
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Dictionary entry overview: What does curse word mean?
• CURSE WORD (noun)
The noun CURSE WORD has 1 sense:
1. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
Familiarity information: CURSE WORD used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Synonyms:
curse; curse word; cuss; expletive; oath; swearing; swearword
Context example:
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Hypernyms ("curse word" is a kind of...):
profanity (vulgar or irreverent speech or action)
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