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s-word

noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The word shit, regarded as vulgar.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: euphemistic

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noun

Meaning 2

The word slut, regarded as vulgar.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: euphemistic

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noun

Meaning 3

The word Sambo, regarded as offensive and racist.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: euphemistic

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noun

Meaning 4

The word spastic, regarded as offensive.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Ireland, UK, euphemistic

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noun

Meaning 5

The word spic, regarded as an ethnic slur.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, euphemistic

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noun

Meaning 6

Any word beginning with s that is not normally taboo but is considered (often humorously) to be so in the given context; for example, socialism.

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Etymology

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