b-word
b-word noun: any of various vulgar words beginning with the letter B, particularly bitch and bastard.
Noun (1)
b-word (plural b-words)
- Any of various vulgar words beginning with the letter B, particularly bitch and bastard.
- Although some women may casually use the term among friends or as a sign of empowerment, the b-word is still widely considered a particularly aggressive and demeaning insult when hurled at a woman, especially if it comes from a man.2016 June 16, Jenna Johnson, “Donald Trump Calls Her 'Crooked Hillary,' but His Fans Just Say 'B----'”, in Washington Post
- Any word beginning with the letter B, considered (often humorously) to be taboo in its context.
- After years of Labour downplaying the B-word [Brexit], it was a marked shift, drawing it into the framing of her tax and spending plans.2025 October 31, Richard Partington, “‘The money machine is misfiring’: City blames Brexit for UK’s £20bn productivity headache”, in The Guardian, →ISSN
Noun (2) capitalized: B-word
B-word (plural B-words)
- Alternative letter-case form of b-word
Forms of b-word
| plural | b-words |
|---|---|
| alternative form | B-word |
| plural | B-words |
Questions about b-word
- What does b-word mean?
- B-word means any of various vulgar words beginning with the letter B, particularly bitch and bastard.
- What part of speech is b-word?
- B-word is a noun.
- What is the plural of b-word?
- The plural of b-word is b-words.
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