Just an old dog's humble opinion:
The dictionary is a reference book, not an etiquette guide. Please remember that.
Is "bottom" a swear word? If used in context as a swear word, yes.
There are words and phrases that are acceptable in "locker room" situations. The same words and phrases may not be acceptable in civilized company. Our mothers raised us better. If one has doubts, the reference to "bottom" should be substituted by "bee-hind", "butt" etc.
Yes, I served a hitch in the US Navy. Ol' Wolfster can cuss with the best of 'em, LOL. The ticket is to know when to use 'em and when not to use 'em. There are substitutes we all know well -- "arse", "frigging", "danged" etc. Please keep 'em in mind when in mixed company.
My best advice would be to keep your conversation civil... think of it as if you were talking to your mother. It works, trust me [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]
I hope it helps.
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