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expletives Definition and Meaning in English (expletives definition)

noun
Synonyms:cursesswear wordsprofanities
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Expletives definition: Expletives are words or phrases that are considered offensive or vulgar, often used to express strong emotion or anger.

Definitions of Expletives

  1. 1noun(informal)

    Expletives are words or phrases that are considered offensive or vulgar, often used to express strong emotion or anger.

Example Sentences

formal

“He was fined for using expletives in public.”

casual

“The movie contained too many expletives for young viewers.”

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Expletives definition: Expletives are words or phrases that are considered offensive or vulgar, often used to express strong emotion or anger.
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'Expletives' translates to 'expletives' in English. Expletives definition: Expletives are words or phrases that are considered offensive or vulgar, often used to express strong emotion or anger.
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