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expletive

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Filling up; hence, added merely for the purpose of filling up; superfluous.(adjective)

source: webster1913

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger(noun.communication)

Example:
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Synonym:
curse, curse word, cuss, oath, swearing, swearword

source: wordnet30
a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line(noun.communication)

source: wordnet30
A word, letter, or syllable not necessary to the sense, but inserted to fill a vacancy; an oath.(noun)

source: webster1913

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