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Meaning of Pygmalion word | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The word bloody.

UK, euphemistic, obsolete

Examples

“As soon as men re-entered the company of women adjustments were made; Emma Duffin reported that one of her charges 'used the 'Pygmalion' word to me' (bloody), but she made him apologise.”
“Sheridan was speaking about the council fleecing tenants and used a pygmalion word.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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