r-word

== English == === Alternative forms === R-word === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɑː.wɜːd/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɑɹ.wɝd/ === Noun === r-word (plural r-words) (euphemistic) The word retard or retarded, regarded as a vulgar or taboo word. Synonym: r-slur (euphemistic) The word rape, regarded as a vulgar or taboo word. (euphemistic) The word redskin or redskins (including Redskins as a team name) regarded as a vulgar or taboo word. (humorous) Any word beginning with r that is considered (often humorously) to be taboo in the given context. ==== Derived terms ==== === Verb === r-word (third-person singular simple present r-words, present participle r-wording, simple past and past participle r-worded) (euphemistic) To rape. Synonyms: dishonour, misuse, outrage; see also Thesaurus:rape === See also === (‘x’-word euphemisms) a-word, b-word, c-word, d-word, e-word, f-word, g-word / G-word, h-word, i-word, j-word, k-word, l-word, m-word, n-word, o-word, p-word, q-word / Q-word, r-word, s-word, t-word, u-word, v-word, w-word, x-word, y-word, z-word; related terms C-bomb, f-bomb, f-slur, L-bomb, n-bomb, Q-slur, r-slur