abusive language; swear word; curse word
General term for insulting, offensive, or vulgar words. Covers everything from mild insults to strong profanity.
He uses abusive language as soon as he gets angry.
That swear word should not be used in public.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; common in less formal writing.
Compound of 罵り (ののしり, the continuative form of 罵る 'to abuse verbally') + 言葉 (ことば 'word, language').