U-word
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: U-word is a noun meaning A U (that is, upper class) word, as contrasted with a non-U one.
Meaning
A U (that is, upper class) word, as contrasted with a non-U one.
More Meanings
- Any word beginning with u, especially one that is (sometimes humorously) treated as controversial in a given context, such as union or uppity.
Example Sentences
For quotations using this term, see Citations:u-word.
Word Forms
- u-words
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include v-word, w-word, o-word, q-word, a-word, k-word.
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