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A word or phrase used as an exclamation, especially one considered profane.

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expletive

The transcript replaced the shouted expletive with an asterisk.
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An expletive burst from the stage manager when a prop collapsed, adding an unplanned expression of frustration to the recording.
From A Line Can Change the Tone.
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