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expletive
/ˈeksplətɪv/
noun
przekleństwo
Also
wulgaryzm(m)wykrzyknik(m)
Definition
A word or phrase, often a swear word, used to express strong emotion, especially anger or surprise.
Examples
He uttered an expletive when he accidentally hit his thumb with the hammer.
Wypowiedział przekleństwo, gdy przypadkowo uderzył się młotkiem w kciuk.
The film was criticized for its frequent use of expletives.
Film był krytykowany za częste użycie wulgaryzmów.
Collocations
utter an expletiveuse expletivesstring of expletives
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