safe word

A form of safeword — A word used in sexual practices (especially sadomasochistic ones) to unambiguously indicate that a participant actually desires the activity to cease and is not merely feigning a lack of consent.

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Meanings

nounsafe word (plural safe words)

plural safe words

  1. alternativeAlternative form of safeword.

Origin

From safe + word.

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APA

safe word. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/safe%20word

MLA

“safe word.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/safe%20word. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “safe word,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/safe%20word.

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