# four-letter word

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A reference to any of several of the strongest English swear words that are also four letters long, especially those composing the so-called seven dirty words.
2. A swear word or any words considered to be taboo in a given scenario (regardless of length of word).

## Etymology
From the frequency of the most common swear words being composed of or spelt with four letters.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/four-letter-word