four-letter word

• Termo que designa uma palavra curta, geralmente de quatro letras, considerada vulgar, obscena ou tabu em inglês, usada como palavrão ou exclamação. Em português, refere-se a qualquer palavra de baixo calão ou obscenidade.

A term referring to a short, often vulgar or taboo word (typically consisting of four letters) used as a swear word or expletive in English.

1. Profanity or vulgarityB2informal

   A short, often offensive word, typically referring to bodily functions or sex, considered taboo in polite conversation.

   Palavra de baixo calão

   • He shouted a four-letter word when he stubbed his toe.
   • The movie was censored for using too many four-letter words.
   • She told him to watch his language and avoid four-letter words.