Phrase guide

swear jar

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A jar into which somebody who utters a profanity is obliged to drop some money, used to encourage people to stop swearing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: curse jar, cuss bank, cuss jar, swearing jar

Antonyms: none provided

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