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b-word

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of various vulgar words beginning with the letter B, particularly bitch and bastard.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: euphemistic

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noun

Meaning 2

Any word beginning with the letter B, considered (often humorously) to be taboo in its context.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous, usually

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noun

Meaning 3

Alternative letter-case form of b-word

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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