Smeg

Smeg

/smeɡ/ /smɛɡ/
Exclamation General

A made-up curse word from the TV show Red Dwarf, used as a mild expletive

Example Sentences

"Oh smeg!"
"You smeg head!"

Etymology & History

Invented expletive from the BBC sci-fi comedy "Red Dwarf" (1988-present), created as a futuristic swear word that could be broadcast. Derived from "smegma."

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Moderate
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Formality
Informal

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