EXPLETIVE
/ɪkˈspliːtɪv/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of EXPLETIVE
A profane, vulgar term, notably a curse or obscene oath.
"If we don't take advantage of any [expletive] in any way, then it's our loss."
A word without meaning added to fill a syntactic position.
A word that adds to the strength of a phrase without affecting its meaning.
Serving to fill up, merely for effect, otherwise redundant.
Marked by expletives (phrase-fillers).
Examples of EXPLETIVE in a Sentence
- "If we don't take advantage of any [expletive] in any way, then it's our loss."
Word Details
Is EXPLETIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EXPLETIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EXPLETIVE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EXPLETIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | x | p | l | e | t | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 21 |
| WWF | 1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXPLETIVE
83 words from the letters in EXPLETIVE
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How to Use EXPLETIVE in Word Games
EXPLETIVE is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EXPLETIVE to find 83 additional valid words.