any of several short words having to do with sex or excrement and generally regarded as offensive or objectionable
four-letter word
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four-letter word
noun
Any of several short English words generally regarded as vulgar or obscene.
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Noun
(plural four-letter words)
- A reference to any of several of the strongest English swearwords that are also four letters long, especially those composing the so-called seven dirty words.
- A swearword or any words considered to be taboo in a given scenario, (regardless of how many letters are actually in the word or words in question).
- To me, coming from you, 'Friend' is a four letter word. - Friend Is a Four-Letter Word, Cake
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