Etymology
Origin of curse word
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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“I never said a curse word or stood up or threatened anyone, but it was hot under the collar, and I regret that,” Dorph said.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023
Friends wonder whether they have ever heard Ryans use a curse word.
From Washington Post • Jan. 21, 2023
We recorded together, a wonderful song and not one curse word — a very, very positive message.
From New York Times • Jan. 1, 2023
Raphael Bostic, president of the Atlanta Federal Reserve, joked Tuesday in separate remarks that “transitory” is now seen as the equivalent of a curse word at the Atlanta Fed.
From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2021
Philbert sucks in his breath like I just said a curse word, which I actually have been somewhat careful not to do in front of him.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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