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expletive
UK
/ˈɛk.splɪ.tɪv/
US
/ˈɛk.splɪ.tɪv/
Translations
expletives
pl
UK
/ɪkˈspliː.tɪv/
US
/ˈɛksplə.tɪv/
He muttered an expletive under his breath.
Он пробормотал ругательство себе под нос.
Additional translations
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Super.
UK
/ˈɛk.splɪ.tɪv/
US
/ˈɛk.splɪ.tɪv/
He was known for his expletive language during arguments.
Он был известен своим бранным языком во время споров.
The movie was criticized for its expletive content.
Фильм был раскритикован за его ругательное содержание.
Definitions
In the expression "there are three people waiting," the word "there" is an expletive.
The script had to be edited to remove the expletives before the show aired.
In the clause "it is raining," the word "it" is an expletive subject.
The coach's expletive tirade stunned the players.