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# some choice words

phrase (noun phrase; a few choice words, some choice words)

«some choice words» 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, everyday) angry words, insults or swearing.

### In the lessons

Used humorously to report that someone swore or was rude without repeating the words; everyday, all regions. "Choice" here means carefully chosen, said with irony.

### Examples

- When he stubbed his toe, Dad had some choice words for the table.
- The coach had some choice words for the referee.
- Gran used some choice words when the bus didn't stop.
- She left the meeting after a few choice words.
- The neighbour shouted some choice words over the fence.
- "I won't repeat what he said; let's just say some choice words."

### Note

It does not mean nice or well-picked words. It means rude ones. Stands for "swearing" or "insults".