dirty word
Pronunciation:
/ˈdɜːtiˌwɜːd//ˈdɚɾijˌwɝd/noun
Definitions
A word that is considered vulgar, not necessarily sexual in nature.
Example: The child was made to sit in the corner as punishment for saying a dirty word.
The name of a topic that a person does not like to hear or discuss.
Example: Work is a dirty word to him.