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Euphemistically commenting:
"I expletive hope he expletive chokes on those expletive pretzels."
Expletive meaning "curse word" :
"Every other word that he says is an expletive."
"It is easier to use an expletive than to think of an appropriate word."
"Naming your dog after an expletive and yelling it in public is not a good idea."
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(for the meaning, added merely to fill out a sentence or line, or give emphasis)
"The speech was padded with expletive remarks and comments."
(given the popular connotation, the other meaning for the term is rarely used)
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoJane let out a string of expletives when she dropped the paint can on her foot.
George Carlin wrote a very funny song called "The Seven Words You Can't Say On TV", inwhich he repeatedly used all seven of the forbidden expletives.
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What is a sentence for the word expletive?
"Every other word that he says is an expletive." "It is easier to use an expletive than to think of an appropriate word." "Naming your dog after an expletive and yelling it in public is not a good idea."
How do you use an expletive in a sentence?
Expletives in sentences*Most expletives cannot be used on WikiAnswers, but they are used as nouns, personal references, and adjectives. The mildest ones would be doggone, arse, damn, and crap, and might be used as follows:"The ___ no-good ___ sold me a ____ piece of ____."(adjective, personal characterization, adjective, noun meaning excrement)Using the word expletive"It is easier to use an expletive than to think of an appropriate word.""Naming your dog after an expletive and yelling it in public is not a good idea."
How do you use there in an expletive sentence?
When a sentence begins with "there is" or "there are" it is called an expletive sentence.The word "there" is not a pronoun with an antecedent, and the subject of the sentence is considered the noun following the linking verb, as occurs with interrrogatives (e.g. who is the king?). The singular or plural verb (is, are) will agree with the later subject.Examples:"There is some disagreement over this point." (subject is disagreement)"There are often confusing rules in English grammar." (subject is rules)
What is an example of an expletive?
An expletive is a swear word. Think of your own examples.
What is the Synonym for expletives?
the synonym foe expletive is swear word people use swear words when they are in angry.... clear.......
What is a sentence for the word expletive?
"Every other word that he says is an expletive." "It is easier to use an expletive than to think of an appropriate word." "Naming your dog after an expletive and yelling it in public is not a good idea."
When to use there in a sentence?
The word 'There' is generally used in some types of sentences known as expletive constructions; e.g., "There is a book on the table."
How do you use an expletive in a sentence?
Expletives in sentences*Most expletives cannot be used on WikiAnswers, but they are used as nouns, personal references, and adjectives. The mildest ones would be doggone, arse, damn, and crap, and might be used as follows:"The ___ no-good ___ sold me a ____ piece of ____."(adjective, personal characterization, adjective, noun meaning excrement)Using the word expletive"It is easier to use an expletive than to think of an appropriate word.""Naming your dog after an expletive and yelling it in public is not a good idea."
Is sugar a bad word?
No, but some people will use it as an expletive instead of a bad word.
What is an example of an expletive?
An expletive is a swear word. Think of your own examples.
How do you use there in an expletive sentence?
When a sentence begins with "there is" or "there are" it is called an expletive sentence.The word "there" is not a pronoun with an antecedent, and the subject of the sentence is considered the noun following the linking verb, as occurs with interrrogatives (e.g. who is the king?). The singular or plural verb (is, are) will agree with the later subject.Examples:"There is some disagreement over this point." (subject is disagreement)"There are often confusing rules in English grammar." (subject is rules)
What is a expletive pattern?
An expletive pattern is a linguistic construction where a placeholder word or phrase is used as a filler in a sentence, often lacking semantic meaning. It serves to emphasize or add rhythm to the sentence structure, such as "there is" or "it is" in English.
The expletive is an introductory word followed by the adjective is this true of false?
False. An expletive may or not be introductory in nature, and may or may not be followed by an adjective (I don't know why you say THE adjective; it sounds as if you are talking about a specific sentence that you haven't showed me). For example, the word damn can be used as an expletive, all by itself. Damn! This would normally be an expression of displeasure. Previous answer is correct. An expletive can be used alone, or as the modifier of an adjective or noun . There is nothing objectionable in the original answer.
What is the part of speech for there in There is a lake in the town?
In the sentence "There is a lake in the town," the word "there" is functioning as an adverb. It is used to indicate the existence or presence of something.
What is the Synonym for expletives?
the synonym foe expletive is swear word people use swear words when they are in angry.... clear.......
Is the word ''Jew'' offensive?
Not necessarily, but It depends on context. For example: it is quite offensive to use the word "Jew" as a pejorative adjective, a verb or an expletive.
Using there in a sentence?
The word "there" has got different meanings.It can work as an adverb or noun. The word "there" means "at that place". One of the most common uses of "there" is in expletive sentence construction; e.g., "There is a book on the table" to mean simply that " a book is on the table".
