four-letter word
A reference to any of several of the strongest English swear words that are also four…A reference to any of several of the strongest English swear words that are also four letters long, especially those composing the so-called seven dirty words.
Meaning
2 sensesA reference to any of several of the strongest English swear words that are also four letters long, especially those composing the so-called seven dirty words.
any of several short English words (often having 4 letters) generally regarded as obscene or offensive
(broadly)A swear word or any words considered to be taboo in a given scenario (regardless of length of word).
Origin
From the frequency of the most common swear words being composed of or spelt with four letFrom the frequency of the most common swear words being composed of or spelt with four letters.
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Forms
plural: four-letter words| Singular | four-letter word |
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| Plural | four-letter words |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonyms- any of several short English words (often having 4 letters) generally regarded as obscene or offensive:four-letter Anglo-Saxon word