curse word meaning

UK /kɜːs wɜːd/ US /kɝs wɝd/ 2 syllables

curse word (noun): profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger.

Definition of curse word

  1. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
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    Synonyms: curse, expletive, oath, swearing, swearword, cuss

    Type of: profanity

How to pronounce curse word

curse word is pronounced /kɜːs wɜːd/ in British English and /kɝs wɝd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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