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bawdy |
obscene or vulgar. [1/3 definitions] |
curse word |
a word that is considered to be obscene or profane, esp. when it is used to condemn or to express anger. |
decent |
conforming to social standards as regards morality, modesty, good taste, or the like; not obscene or offensive. [1/5 definitions] |
dirt |
obscene language. [1/5 definitions] |
dirty |
lewd; indecent; obscene. [1/10 definitions] |
dirty word |
a word considered obscene, rude, or offensive in a particular language, culture, or situation; obscenity. |
expletive |
an interjection, exclamation, or oath, esp. an obscene one. [1/4 definitions] |
filth |
something that is thought to be immoral or obscene, such as a movie, book, painting, or utterance. [1/3 definitions] |
filthy |
obscene. [1/2 definitions] |
foulmouthed |
using obscene or vulgarly abusive language, esp. habitually. |
four-letter word |
any of several short English words that are considered offensive or obscene. |
nasty |
morally or socially objectionable; obscene, ill-tempered, or malicious. [1/3 definitions] |
naughty |
improper, or mildly obscene or vulgar. [1/2 definitions] |
nonobscene |
combined form of obscene. |
obscenity |
the state, condition, or crime of being obscene; indecency, lewdness, or repulsiveness. [2 definitions] |
profane |
vulgar or obscene. [1/5 definitions] |
profanity |
vulgar, obscene, or irreverent language, or the use thereof; cursing or a curse. [1/2 definitions] |
raunchy |
candidly sexual; risqué; obscene. [1/2 definitions] |
salacious |
lewd or pornographic; obscene. [1/2 definitions] |
scabrous |
obscene or salacious; indecent. [1/3 definitions] |
scatology |
obscene jokes or writing, esp. having to do with excrement. [1/3 definitions] |
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