expletive — a swear word or phrase, especially one used to express anger or surprise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a swear word or phrase, especially one used to express anger or surprise
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeksplətɪv/
Korean meaning: 욕설, 저주어 (특히 화나거나 놀랄 때 쓰는)
Korean pronunciation: **익**스플리티브
Example Sentences
- The chef dropped the hot pan and let out a stream of expletives that would make a sailor blush.
- The teacher warned students that any expletives in their essays would result in detention.
- When he saw the parking ticket, a few choice expletives escaped his lips before he could stop himself.
expletive
NOUN//ˈeksplətɪv//
a swear word or phrase, especially one used to express anger or surprise
a swear word or phrase, especially one used to express anger or surprise
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Origin
라틴어 'expletus'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 '채워진, 완성된'이라는 의미였다. 시나 문장에서 운율을 맞추기 위해 '채워 넣는' 단어들을 가리키다가, 점차 감정적 폭발 시 '튀어나오는' 욕설을 의미하게 되었다.
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“The chef dropped the hot pan and let out a stream of expletives that would make a sailor blush.”
“The teacher warned students that any expletives in their essays would result in detention.”
“When he saw the parking ticket, a few choice expletives escaped his lips before he could stop himself.”
“The movie's rating was changed due to excessive expletives and inappropriate language.”
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