dirty word noun
plural ∼ words 1 [count] : an offensive word
▪ The movie is just a lot of sex, violence, and dirty words. 2 [singular] : a word, subject, or idea that is disliked by some people
▪ They regard “taxes” as a dirty word. ▪ Politics is a dirty word [=they don't talk about politics] in their home. ▪ The way he acts, you'd think compassion was a dirty word.
▪ The movie is just a lot of sex, violence, and dirty words.
▪ They regard “taxes” as a dirty word. ▪ Politics is a dirty word [=they don't talk about politics] in their home. ▪ The way he acts, you'd think compassion was a dirty word.
