four-letter word
English
Noun
four-letter word (plural four-letter words)
- 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.
- A swear word or any words considered to be taboo in a given scenario (regardless of length of word).
- 1968, Work Is a Four-Letter Word, Cilla Black
- People say that you were born lazy / because you think that work is four-letter word.
- 1996, Friend Is a Four-Letter Word, Cake
- To me, coming from you, 'Friend' is a four letter word.
- 1968, Work Is a Four-Letter Word, Cilla Black
Translations
swear word — see swear word
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