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dirty word
noun
a vulgar or taboo word; obscenity.
any word, name, or concept considered reprehensible or unmentionable; anathema.
“Lose” is a dirty word to this team.
Word History and Origins
Origin of dirty word1
Example Sentences
Contraction is a dirty word in the journalism industry, which generally believes having more outlets is better for the public interest.
Mr Mooser says that while AI may still be a dirty word, their product is "clean" because it pays for its content.
It all helped make democracy a dirty word.
“We grew up where business was kind of a dirty word,” he said.
"Working with kids is in my soul and I want to teach them that disabled isn't a dirty word, and when I say it I don't have to flinch," Amy adds.
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