Meaning of choice word | Babel Free

Definitions

Something said bluntly in a scornful, often profane, manner.

Examples

“that was because many of the people who lived there were such funny, sassy ladies who had a choice word or ten about every aspect of the others' lives.”

“... this damn book, and I looked at it and I still remember⟳ it was Rapoport's Community As Doctor: New Perspectives On A Therapeutic Community. I've often thought since that if I ever met Dr.Rapoport, I'd have⟳ a choice word or two to say⟳ to him.”

“No doubt⟳ Cove Rangers manager John Sheran had a choice word or two with his players at the break⟳ after a rather lacklustre first-half performance.”

“Lynn had one choice word in particular to describe⟳ the cries that the Rangers are quitting. It’s often seen in large piles at Lone Star Park⟳.”

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