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expletive
('/E/kspl/@/t/I/v )

adjective (a)

  • Filling up; hence, added merely for the purpose of filling up; superfluous.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger(noun.communication)
    Example:
    Expletives were deleted.
    Synonym:
    curse, curse word, cuss, oath, swearing, swearword
    source: wordnet30
  • a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • A word, letter, or syllable not necessary to the sense, but inserted to fill a vacancy; an oath.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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