b-word

Definition

Any of various vulgar words beginning with the letter B, particularly bitch and bastard.

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "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."

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