four-letter word

短语

n. 粗话

词形变化

four-letter words 复数 four-letter words

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A reference to any of several of the strongest English swear words that are also four letters long, especially those composing the so-called seven dirty words.

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  2. 2.

    A swear word or any words considered to be taboo in a given scenario (regardless of length of word).

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词汇关系

名词

上位词 1

word

词源

From the frequency of the most common swear words being composed of or spelt with four letters.

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