s-word noun6 •(euphemistic) The word shit, regarded as vulgar. •(euphemistic) The word slut, regarded as vulgar. •Any word beginning with s that is not normally taboo but is considered (often humorously) to be so in the given context; for example, socialism. •(UK, Ireland) The word spastic, regarded as offensive. •(US, euphemistic) The word spic, regarded as an ethnic slur. •(euphemistic) The word Sambo, regarded as offensive and racist. formss-words