| 单词 | expletive |
| 释义 | expletive (once / 6169 pages) n An expletive is a swear word, a curse you let out when you are startled or mad. You probably already know a lot of expletives, but you don’t need to see them here, no way in heck. An expletive is a vulgar word that will greatly upset your grandmother if you say it in her presence. An expletive usually sneaks out because you get surprised or angry, like if you stub your toe, you might yell out an expletive. Even though you did it by accident, one of your parents still might put a bar of soap in your mouth, so watch your words. In a pinch, try these substitutes: fudge, sugar, heck, and walrus. WORD FAMILYexpletive: expletives USAGE EXAMPLESFor her, the trouble is not so much the expletive but the idea “that half the world is terrible.” Washington Post(Dec 22, 2016) Audiences were shocked by the play’s irreverence, nonsense language and profanity — the first word is an expletive — and more or less rioted in the theater. Washington Post(Dec 14, 2016) Under cross examination, Manzo said that Tanaka was furious in briefings about the inmate, using one expletive after another about the FBI. Los Angeles Times(Dec 09, 2016) 1n profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger expletives were deleted Syn|Hyper curse, curse word, cuss, oath, swearing, swearword profanity vulgar or irreverent speech or action 2n a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line Hyper utterance, vocalization the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication |
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