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EXPLETIVE

(noun, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Expletive.

Expletive - as a noun

Profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

Example: "Expletives were deleted"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cursecurse wordcussoathswearingswearword

A word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line

Expletive - as an adjective

Serving to fill up, merely for effect, otherwise redundant.

Marked by expletives (phrase-fillers).

Example Sentences

"He let out a loud expletive when he dropped his phone."
"The comedian used expletives freely in his stand-up routine."
"The teacher scolded the student for using expletives in class."
"I stubbed my toe and couldn't help but shout an expletive."
"The movie was filled with expletives and explicit content."
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Word Game Points

Is EXPLETIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expletive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXPLETIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is EXPLETIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expletive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPLETIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is EXPLETIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expletive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPLETIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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