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What makes a swear word? Why are f*** or s*** (or other words) considered impolite?

Question #151845. Asked by odo5435.
Last updated Dec 02 2024.
Originally posted Dec 02 2024 9:45 AM.

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It seems to be that these swear words are regarded as being impolite because they relate primarily to sex and, l would say, genitalia.
link https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-39082467



Response last updated by Kalibre on Dec 02 2024.
Dec 02 2024, 1:20 PM
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