swear word

noun
UK: /ˈsweər wɜːd/
US: /ˈswer wɜːrd/

  1. A word or phrase that is considered offensive or vulgar.

    1. He said a swear word when he dropped the hammer.
    2. The movie contains a lot of swear word and is not suitable for children.

  2. An offensive word used when someone is angry or surprised.

    1. Oops, I let out a swear word when I stubbed my toe
    2. The comedian's routine was full of swear word, making some audience members uncomfortable

Synonyms

profanity oath expletive obscenity curse word

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "swear word" in English means: A word or phrase that is considered offensive or vulgar., An offensive word used when someone is angry or surprised..

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

Synonyms for "swear word": profanity, oath, expletive, obscenity, curse word.

Example usage of "swear word": "He said a swear word when he dropped the hammer.". More examples on the page.