f-word
Censored curse reference
The f-word is a euphemism for fuck, used when the actual word would be too vulgar for the context: The coach got fined for dropping the f-word during the press conference.
Similarly, the n-word stands for nigger, the c-word for cunt, and so on.
The construction allows discussion of taboo words without speaking them directly.
Profane emotional utterance
- obscenityIndecent word or act
- swearingProfane speech or vows
- cursingUsing profane language
- vulgarityOffensive coarseness in manner
cussing · blasphemy · swearword · crudeness · profane · indecent · filthy · smut
Official content restriction
- forbiddenNot allowed
- unmentionableToo shameful to discuss
- bleepedObscured by tone
- asterisksStar-shaped punctuation marks
redacted · bowdlerized · sanitized · euphemism · f-bomb · frick · freaking · effing
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
outrage · annoyance · irritation · vexation · displeasure · ire · wrath · aggravation
expletive
Profane emotional utterance
vulgarity · cussing · blasphemy · swearword · crudeness · profane · indecent · filthy · smut · bawdy
censorship
Official content restriction
- forbiddenNot allowed
- unmentionableToo shameful to discuss
- bleepedObscured by tone
asterisks · redacted · bowdlerized · sanitized · euphemism · f-bomb · frick · freaking · effing · no-no
rage
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
exasperation · outrage · annoyance · irritation · vexation · displeasure · ire · wrath · aggravation · temper
emphasis
Stress given to something
exclamation · amplifier · modifier · dramatic · heightened · absolute · ultimate · sheer · utter · total
f-wordformal language
Elevated, rule-governed expression
please · thank you · pardon me · clean language · proper English