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expletives

The correct spelling is expletives.

How to pronounce expletives

noun

Say it like: Exp-let-ive-s

The correct spelling is expletives. 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.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A profane, vulgar term, notably a curse or obscene oath.
  2. 2.A word without meaning added to fill a syntactic position.
  3. 3.A word that adds to the strength of a phrase without affecting its meaning.

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