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dirty word
noun
: an offensive word
: a word, subject, or idea that is disliked by some people
Full Definition of DIRTY WORD
: a word, expression, or idea that is disagreeable or unpopular in a particular frame of reference
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First Known Use of DIRTY WORD
circa 1774
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Rhymes with DIRTY WORD
afterword, bowerbird, butcher-bird, cedarbird, dickey bird, dolly bird, early bird, fighting word, frigate bird, gallows bird, hummingbird, in a word, lemon curd, mockingbird, ovenbird, riflebird, tailorbird, thunderbird, undergird, wading bird, wattlebird, weasel word, weaverbird, whirlybird, word for word
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