p-word en · NOUN
Etymology
From p + word.
Meanings
- (euphemistic) Any vulgar/taboo word starting with p, e.g. piss, penis, pussy, poof, prick, or Paki.
- prosodic word, phonological word.
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| P-word | alternative | lexicographic | |
| p-words | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
r-word · i-word · n-word · y-word · r-slur · q-word · n-bomb · f-slur · j-word · f-word · x-word · w-word · o-word · e-word · d-word · b-word · k-word · v-word · u-word · s-word · a-word (‘x’-word euphemisms) · Q-word · z-word · t-word · L-bomb · l-word · f-bomb · related terms C-bomb · h-word · g-word · G-word · Q-slur · m-word · c-word