Meaning Of The Word Expletive

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What's The Definition Of Expletive?

expletive
countable noun: An expletive is a rude word or expression such as 'Damn!' which you say when you are annoyed, excited, or in pain.

expletive in American English
an oath or exclamation, esp. an obscenity
noun: an interjectory word or expression, frequently profane; an exclamatory oath

expletive in British English
adjective: expressing no particular meaning, esp when filling out a line of verse
noun: an exclamation or swearword; an oath or a sound expressing an emotional reaction rather than any particular meaning

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