Meaning of the word expletive in English

What does expletive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

expletive

US /ˈek.splə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ɪkˈspliː.tɪv/

Noun

a word that is considered offensive:

Example:
She dropped the book on her foot and let out a row/string of expletives.