dirty word

== English == === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɜːtiˌwɜːd/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈdɚɾijˌwɝd/ === Noun === dirty word (plural dirty words) A word that is considered vulgar, not necessarily sexual in nature. (idiomatic) The name of a topic that a person prefers not to hear or discuss. ==== Synonyms ==== (vulgar term): curse, curse word, oath, profanity ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== cacophemism dysphemism euphemism