r-word

/ˈɑː.wɜːd/noun
Middle School
1

The word retard or retarded, regarded as a vulgar or taboo word.

2

The word rape, regarded as a vulgar or taboo word.

3

The word redskin or redskins (including Redskins as a team name) regarded as a vulgar or taboo word.

4

Any word beginning with r that is considered (often humorously) to be taboo in the given context.

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