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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(euphemistic) 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.
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.
Use b-word when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
B-word means (euphemistic) Any of various vulgar words beginning with the letter B, particularly bitch and bastard..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
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.
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