four-letter word
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four–letter word

noun

Definition of FOUR-LETTER WORD

: any of a group of vulgar or obscene words typically made up of four letters; broadly : a taboo word or topic <tax is a four-letter word to him>

First Known Use of FOUR-LETTER WORD

1897

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