a-word

noun3

1. •
   Any word beginning with a that is not normally taboo but is considered (often humorously) to be so in the given context.

   • Most of the candidates have skirted the AIDS issue as much as possible, mentioning the "A word" only when asked a direct question. — 1988
2. •
   (euphemistic) A bad word that starts with the letter a, such as ass/arse or asshole/arsehole.
3. •
   (euphemistic) The word alleluia, typically in the context of Lent since the Lenten liturgies of various Christian churches omit the alleluia.

   • It was Lent; “alleluia” is not sung in the Catholic church during Lent. I told her Babloo liked songs with the “A-word.” — 2008