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Is there a word for swear word substitutes? [duplicate]
The Next CEO of Stack OverflowNon-offensive substitute for a swear wordIs the word “author” correct for the artist who created particular painting?Salary comes from salt, but where does salt come from?Is there a word for people who emit positive vibes and negative vibes?Linguistic term for all existing wordsIs there a name for a neologism that is close to an already existing word?Is there a “name” called for a same word used in different scenario?Is there a word for enjoying something, but disliking the fact that other people enjoy it or disliking the way they enjoy it?Is there a synonym for “name”?He “called himself Bob” / “said his name was Bob.” Natural wording? Alternative expressions?Correct verb to be use with bow and arrow
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Is there a specific name for swear word alternatives? I know about synonyms, but was wondering if there is a specific word to describe when a substitute is created for a swear word (e.g. "dang" or "shoot").
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Is there a specific name for swear word alternatives? I know about synonyms, but was wondering if there is a specific word to describe when a substitute is created for a swear word (e.g. "dang" or "shoot").
word-usage vocabulary
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Is there a specific name for swear word alternatives? I know about synonyms, but was wondering if there is a specific word to describe when a substitute is created for a swear word (e.g. "dang" or "shoot").
word-usage vocabulary
asked Mar 21 at 18:17
JustBlossomJustBlossom
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This question already has an answer here:
Non-offensive substitute for a swear word
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Is there a specific name for swear word alternatives? I know about synonyms, but was wondering if there is a specific word to describe when a substitute is created for a swear word (e.g. "dang" or "shoot").
This question already has an answer here:
Non-offensive substitute for a swear word
7 answers
word-usage vocabulary
word-usage vocabulary
asked Mar 21 at 18:17
JustBlossomJustBlossom
188118
asked Mar 21 at 18:17
JustBlossomJustBlossom
188118
asked Mar 21 at 18:17
JustBlossomJustBlossom
188118
asked Mar 21 at 18:17
JustBlossomJustBlossom
188118
asked Mar 21 at 18:17
JustBlossomJustBlossom
188118
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marked as duplicate by Janus Bahs Jacquet, Laurel, TrevorD, Jason Bassford, Andrew Leach♦ Mar 23 at 21:55
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There a a few terms that I might use to describe speaking in this manner. The most likely is minced oath. As the link to Wikipedia describes, this refers to substitution of vulgar terms with approximate terms that are considered less vulgar, including your examples of dang and shoot, and adding fudge, doggonnit, heck, and others. The term itself derives from mince, meaning to make small, and oath, meaning a judicial swearing.
Another term that could describe this is bowdlerizing. This also refers to replacing words that might be offensive to some with a more innocuous version. However, this term usually applies to entire passages or text, not individual words. It still might be what you want, but less likely.
Finally, this substitution can be described simply as censorship. This term tends to have a bit more of a charged meaning in common usage, but it doesn't necessarily have to. A person speaking as you describe might be practicing self-censorship.
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euphemism
is a nice word that entirely replaces a swear word with an existing word that could be used in polite conversation, for example 'feces' is a euphemism of 'shit'.
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minced oath
on the other hand, is a slight change in pronunciation of a taboo word, that weakens the force of the taboo. For example, 'shucks' for 'shit'.
answered Mar 21 at 18:34
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Euphemism is the technical term. "Minced oath" is a mixed metaphor based on word magic that is used in some dictionaries, but nobody ever uses it in practice unless they're quoting a dictionary. Euphemism covers everything that happens when a taboo word is not pronounced or used in its taboo fashion, from gol-darned to SOS to the bathroom bowl
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There a a few terms that I might use to describe speaking in this manner. The most likely is minced oath. As the link to Wikipedia describes, this refers to substitution of vulgar terms with approximate terms that are considered less vulgar, including your examples of dang and shoot, and adding fudge, doggonnit, heck, and others. The term itself derives from mince, meaning to make small, and oath, meaning a judicial swearing.
Another term that could describe this is bowdlerizing. This also refers to replacing words that might be offensive to some with a more innocuous version. However, this term usually applies to entire passages or text, not individual words. It still might be what you want, but less likely.
Finally, this substitution can be described simply as censorship. This term tends to have a bit more of a charged meaning in common usage, but it doesn't necessarily have to. A person speaking as you describe might be practicing self-censorship.
answered Mar 21 at 18:33
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There a a few terms that I might use to describe speaking in this manner. The most likely is minced oath. As the link to Wikipedia describes, this refers to substitution of vulgar terms with approximate terms that are considered less vulgar, including your examples of dang and shoot, and adding fudge, doggonnit, heck, and others. The term itself derives from mince, meaning to make small, and oath, meaning a judicial swearing.
Another term that could describe this is bowdlerizing. This also refers to replacing words that might be offensive to some with a more innocuous version. However, this term usually applies to entire passages or text, not individual words. It still might be what you want, but less likely.
Finally, this substitution can be described simply as censorship. This term tends to have a bit more of a charged meaning in common usage, but it doesn't necessarily have to. A person speaking as you describe might be practicing self-censorship.
answered Mar 21 at 18:33
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There a a few terms that I might use to describe speaking in this manner. The most likely is minced oath. As the link to Wikipedia describes, this refers to substitution of vulgar terms with approximate terms that are considered less vulgar, including your examples of dang and shoot, and adding fudge, doggonnit, heck, and others. The term itself derives from mince, meaning to make small, and oath, meaning a judicial swearing.
Another term that could describe this is bowdlerizing. This also refers to replacing words that might be offensive to some with a more innocuous version. However, this term usually applies to entire passages or text, not individual words. It still might be what you want, but less likely.
Finally, this substitution can be described simply as censorship. This term tends to have a bit more of a charged meaning in common usage, but it doesn't necessarily have to. A person speaking as you describe might be practicing self-censorship.
answered Mar 21 at 18:33
cobaltduckcobaltduck
11.7k13475
There a a few terms that I might use to describe speaking in this manner. The most likely is minced oath. As the link to Wikipedia describes, this refers to substitution of vulgar terms with approximate terms that are considered less vulgar, including your examples of dang and shoot, and adding fudge, doggonnit, heck, and others. The term itself derives from mince, meaning to make small, and oath, meaning a judicial swearing.
Another term that could describe this is bowdlerizing. This also refers to replacing words that might be offensive to some with a more innocuous version. However, this term usually applies to entire passages or text, not individual words. It still might be what you want, but less likely.
Finally, this substitution can be described simply as censorship. This term tends to have a bit more of a charged meaning in common usage, but it doesn't necessarily have to. A person speaking as you describe might be practicing self-censorship.
answered Mar 21 at 18:33
cobaltduckcobaltduck
11.7k13475
answered Mar 21 at 18:33
cobaltduckcobaltduck
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answered Mar 21 at 18:33
cobaltduckcobaltduck
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answered Mar 21 at 18:33
cobaltduckcobaltduck
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A
euphemism
is a nice word that entirely replaces a swear word with an existing word that could be used in polite conversation, for example 'feces' is a euphemism of 'shit'.
A
minced oath
on the other hand, is a slight change in pronunciation of a taboo word, that weakens the force of the taboo. For example, 'shucks' for 'shit'.
answered Mar 21 at 18:34
MitchMitch
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Euphemism is the technical term. "Minced oath" is a mixed metaphor based on word magic that is used in some dictionaries, but nobody ever uses it in practice unless they're quoting a dictionary. Euphemism covers everything that happens when a taboo word is not pronounced or used in its taboo fashion, from gol-darned to SOS to the bathroom bowl
– John Lawler
Mar 21 at 18:49
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A
euphemism
is a nice word that entirely replaces a swear word with an existing word that could be used in polite conversation, for example 'feces' is a euphemism of 'shit'.
A
minced oath
on the other hand, is a slight change in pronunciation of a taboo word, that weakens the force of the taboo. For example, 'shucks' for 'shit'.
answered Mar 21 at 18:34
MitchMitch
52.4k15105220
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Euphemism is the technical term. "Minced oath" is a mixed metaphor based on word magic that is used in some dictionaries, but nobody ever uses it in practice unless they're quoting a dictionary. Euphemism covers everything that happens when a taboo word is not pronounced or used in its taboo fashion, from gol-darned to SOS to the bathroom bowl
– John Lawler
Mar 21 at 18:49
add a comment |
A
euphemism
is a nice word that entirely replaces a swear word with an existing word that could be used in polite conversation, for example 'feces' is a euphemism of 'shit'.
A
minced oath
on the other hand, is a slight change in pronunciation of a taboo word, that weakens the force of the taboo. For example, 'shucks' for 'shit'.
answered Mar 21 at 18:34
MitchMitch
52.4k15105220
A
euphemism
is a nice word that entirely replaces a swear word with an existing word that could be used in polite conversation, for example 'feces' is a euphemism of 'shit'.
A
minced oath
on the other hand, is a slight change in pronunciation of a taboo word, that weakens the force of the taboo. For example, 'shucks' for 'shit'.
answered Mar 21 at 18:34
MitchMitch
52.4k15105220
answered Mar 21 at 18:34
MitchMitch
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answered Mar 21 at 18:34
MitchMitch
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answered Mar 21 at 18:34
MitchMitch
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52.4k15105220
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Euphemism is the technical term. "Minced oath" is a mixed metaphor based on word magic that is used in some dictionaries, but nobody ever uses it in practice unless they're quoting a dictionary. Euphemism covers everything that happens when a taboo word is not pronounced or used in its taboo fashion, from gol-darned to SOS to the bathroom bowl
– John Lawler
Mar 21 at 18:49
add a comment |
2
Euphemism is the technical term. "Minced oath" is a mixed metaphor based on word magic that is used in some dictionaries, but nobody ever uses it in practice unless they're quoting a dictionary. Euphemism covers everything that happens when a taboo word is not pronounced or used in its taboo fashion, from gol-darned to SOS to the bathroom bowl
– John Lawler
Mar 21 at 18:49
2
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Euphemism is the technical term. "Minced oath" is a mixed metaphor based on word magic that is used in some dictionaries, but nobody ever uses it in practice unless they're quoting a dictionary. Euphemism covers everything that happens when a taboo word is not pronounced or used in its taboo fashion, from gol-darned to SOS to the bathroom bowl
– John Lawler
Mar 21 at 18:49
Euphemism is the technical term. "Minced oath" is a mixed metaphor based on word magic that is used in some dictionaries, but nobody ever uses it in practice unless they're quoting a dictionary. Euphemism covers everything that happens when a taboo word is not pronounced or used in its taboo fashion, from gol-darned to SOS to the bathroom bowl
– John Lawler
Mar 21 at 18:49
add a comment |
1
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minced_oath
– TRomano
Mar 21 at 18:30