naughty words

Example Sentences

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The debate was rife with pearl clutching about naughty words and shocking descriptions.

From Washington Post • Oct. 27, 2021

Today, most major releases that have some naughty words — including the latest from Taylor Swift and even Stevie Wonder — also come out in censored versions.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2020

Beto O'Rourke, the former congressman from Texas who is now a Democratic presidential candidate, has been titillating the schoolmarms of the American press corps by saying naughty words.

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2019

In an attempt to compete with Diego Maradona, England maverick Paul Gascoigne has got himself in trouble for saying naughty words on BCC Radio 5 Live.

From The Guardian • Jun. 29, 2018

I know you'll let me do that, provided I don't use naughty words, or, if any, disguise them daintily in a whisper.

From Set in Silver by Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel)