Expletive
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line
Framework senses
- §1
- profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
- §2
- a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line
- §1 · legacy_primary
- a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical lineDR-088 backfill from the noun definition column