loaded word
Any word, set phrase or idiom that has strong positive or negative connotations beyond its ordinary definition.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Freedom is a loaded word that means different things to different people.”
“The politician avoided using the term tax because it is a loaded word that often triggers an angry response from voters.”
“In academic debates, scholars must be careful when using a loaded word, as the emotional weight of the term can easily distract from the logical argument.”
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bad word
A vulgar word.
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blow one's load
To ejaculate, to cum.
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breathe a word
To divulge even part of a secret (usually used with a negative).
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dicky
[Cockney slang]word
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dirty word
The name of a topic that a person prefers not to hear or discuss.
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dump one's load
To ejaculate, cum, inseminate, or defecate
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empty words
Any type of talk with little meaning; a message that seems to contain meaningful content but is actually vapid.
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from the word go
From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.
Last updated August 10, 2026