curse word

noun
UK: /ˈkɜːs wɜːd/
US: /ˈkɜːrs wɜːrd/

  1. A rude or offensive word that people may say when they are angry or in pain.

    1. He used a curse word after he hit his thumb.
    2. The movie contained several curse words, so it got an R rating.

  2. A word considered taboo or impolite to use in formal situations.

    1. Is 'damn' really a curse word to you?
    2. She avoided using any curse words in her presentation to the board.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "curse word" in English means: A rude or offensive word that people may say when they are angry or in pain., A word considered taboo or impolite to use in formal situations..

The phonetic transcription of "curse word" is /ˈkɜːs wɜːd/ in British English and /ˈkɜːrs wɜːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "curse word": "He used a curse word after he hit his thumb.". More examples on the page.