Any word that has a magical effect when uttered. / (in teaching polite behaviour to children) One of the words please, thank you, or hello.

plural of compound word

(idiomatic) used to indicate a paraphrase or the chance of an error in the details of reported speech.

plural of word processor

A glyph that separates words.

(set phrase) Aggressive remarks that foreseeably may lead to a potentially violent confrontation; in law, often considered mitigation for otherwise sanctionable behavior (fighting).

plural of word problem

A mathematics question that states verbally what is usually expressed with symbols or diagrams.

(idiomatic, of two or more parties) To argue, to have an argument. / (idiomatic, of one party, followed by with) To speak sternly, angrily, or in an argumentative manner to.

Interpersonal communication by digital media, especially using keyboard devices.