unmentionable
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un·men·tion·a·ble
(ŭn-mĕn′shə-nə-bəl)adj.
Not fit to be mentioned or discussed; unspeakable: unmentionable words.
n.
1. One that is not to be mentioned.
2. unmentionables Underclothes.
un·men′tion·a·ble·ness n.
un·men′tion·a·bly adv.
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unmentionable
(ʌnˈmɛnʃənəbəl)adj
a. unsuitable or forbidden as a topic of conversation
b. (as noun): the unmentionable.
unˈmentionableness n
unˈmentionably adv
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un•men•tion•a•ble
(ʌnˈmɛn ʃə nə bəl)adj.
1. inappropriate, unfit, or improper to be mentioned; unspeakable.
n. 2. something that is not to be mentioned.
3. unmentionables,
a. undergarments.
b. (formerly) trousers or breeches.
[1820–30]
un•men′tion•a•ble•ness, n.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() body stocking - a one-piece tight-fitting undergarment for women that covers the torso (and may have sleeves and legs) camisole, underbodice - a short sleeveless undergarment for women foundation garment, foundation - a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body garment - an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk" garter belt, suspender belt - a wide belt of elastic with straps hanging from it; worn by women to hold up stockings long underwear, union suit - an undergarment with shirt and drawers in one piece underpants - an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin underclothes, underclothing, underwear - undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments |
Adj. | 1. | ![]() impermissible - not permitted; "impermissible behavior" |
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unmentionable
adjective taboo, forbidden, unspeakable, shocking, obscene, indecent, disgraceful, shameful, scandalous, X-rated (informal), frowned on, disreputable, immodest, unutterable Has he got some unmentionable disease?
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unmentionable
adjectiveThat may not be spoken of or uttered:
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[ʌnˈmenʃnəbl]Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005