loaded word
English
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]Audio (General Australian): (file)
Noun
[edit]loaded word (plural loaded words)
- (idiomatic, linguistics) Any word, set phrase or idiom that has strong positive or negative connotations beyond its ordinary definition.
Synonyms
[edit]- double entendre (usually sexual or risque)
- loaded language (multiple loaded words used in combination)
- overloaded (having multiple meanings)