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dysphemism

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(thing) by Sylvar (1.3 mon) (print)   ?   (I like it!) 2 C!s Wed Dec 06 2000 at 20:29:00

(from dys- + (eu-)phemism)

A rude, vulgar, or obscene synonym for a less offensive term. The opposite of euphemism.

Example: polytricks instead of politics; pussy clot instead of tampon.

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