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English

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Alternative forms

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• P-word

Etymology

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From p +‎ word.

Noun

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p-word (plural p-words)

1. (euphemistic) Any vulgar/taboo word starting with p, e.g. piss, penis, pussy, poof, prick, or Paki.
2. (phonology) prosodic word, phonological word.
3. (grammar) A preposition or adverb that no longer performs a prepositional or adverbial function including particles in phrasal verbs, quasi-modal verbs, and determiner phrases and infinitive markers.

Synonyms

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• particle

See also

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• (‘x’-word euphemisms) a-word, b-word, c-word, d-word, e-word, f-word, g-word / G-word, h-word, i-word, j-word, k-word, l-word, m-word, n-word, o-word, p-word, q-word / Q-word, r-word, s-word, t-word, u-word, v-word, w-word, x-word, y-word, z-word; related terms C-bomb, f-bomb, f-slur, L-bomb, n-bomb, Q-slur, r-slur

Anagrams

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• prowd

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