Is Curses an Interjection?

Is Curses an Interjection?

Curse words (vulgar or offensive words

offensive words
cuss - profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted" curse, curse word, expletive, oath, swearing, swearword. profanity - vulgar or irreverent speech or action. Verb. 1.
; also called swear words) are also considered interjections when they are not linked grammatically with another part of a sentence.

What type of word is curse?

verb (used with object), cursed or curst, curs·ing. to wish or invoke evil, calamity, injury, or destruction upon. to swear at. to blaspheme.

What are 10 examples interjections?

Here are some more interjections, this time used in the context of an accompanying sentence:
  • Ahh, that feels wonderful.
  • Alas! I'm lost in the wilderness.
  • Bah! That was a total waste of time.
  • Bless you! I couldn't have done it without you.
  • It's time for me to go. Cheerio!
  • Congrats! ...
  • Crikey! ...
  • Gesundheit!
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