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Rareexpletive
The correct spelling is expletive.
How to pronounce expletive
noun
IPA: /ɪkˈspliːtɪv/
Say it like: Exp-let-ive
The correct spelling is expletive. A profane, vulgar term, notably a curse or obscene oath. For example: "If we don't take advantage of any [expletive] in any way, then it's our loss."
Usage Examples
“If we don't take advantage of any [expletive] in any way, then it's our loss.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A profane, vulgar term, notably a curse or obscene oath.
- 2.A word without meaning added to fill a syntactic position.
- 3.A word that adds to the strength of a phrase without affecting its meaning.
adjective
- 1.Serving to fill up, merely for effect, otherwise redundant.
- 2.Marked by expletives (phrase-fillers).
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