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/ˈmjeɾða/

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Translation

shit (vulgar expletive)

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Word origin

From Latin merda ('dung, excrement'). A direct popular inheritance, now chiefly a vulgar expletive.

Origin
Latin
Root
merda

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralmierdas

Examples

, .

Damn, I forgot the keys at home.

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Everything he said was a rubbish excuse.

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The presentation was terrible, let us start over.

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I stepped in dog mess as I left the house.

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I feel like rubbish after so little rest.

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This word is taught in chapter 54, lesson 3: Everyday swearing.