Meaning of dirty word in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    dirty word

    Definitions

    1. an offensive or indecent word or phrase
  2. 2. a word that is considered to be unmentionable

    Examples

    • « 'failure' is a dirty word to him »

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