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# an f-bomb

phrase (noun: an f-bomb, f-bombs; slang)

«an f-bomb» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, slang) the very rude swear word that starts with F, said out loud.

### In the lessons

US first, now everywhere; news and chat use it to talk about swearing without writing the word; to drop an f-bomb = to swear strongly, often in public.

### Examples

- The player dropped an f-bomb on live TV.
- News: «The singer let slip an f-bomb during the interview.»
- No f-bombs in front of Grandma!
- The film has three f-bombs.
- Chat: «He dropped an f-bomb in assembly!»
- Teacher: «Whoever dropped that f-bomb in the corridor, see me at lunch.»

### Note

Stands for one particular swear word. Not about bombs. Using the actual word is rude in school; this phrase names it without saying it.