full word
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of full word
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Reeves said he repeated the full word while he was trying to share what students were saying to each other.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
In explaining, Sheck used the full word, and the student’s complaint led to an investigation by the New School administration, which ultimately determined the professor had not violated university policy on discrimination.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 18, 2022
I am very sorry that I did use the full word last night, and will not utter it again.”
From Fox News ● Nov. 10, 2018
“I haven’t heard anyone use that full word in a long time. I said it’s absolutely inappropriate to use that word,” Harold said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2018
I fully compassionate in his distress, having but the other day, when enlisting, felt I should never speak a full word again.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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