Who decided what words are cuss words?
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Who decided what words are cuss words?
In English, swear words and curse words like shit have a Germanic root, as likely does fuck, though damn and piss come from Old French and ultimately Latin. The more technical and polite alternatives are often Latin in origin, such as defecate or excrete (for shit) and fornicate or copulate (for fuck).
What made bad words bad?
“Words in general that are considered bad tend to relate to parts of our lives that we don’t like talking about in public, like bathroom functions,” Benjamin Bergen says. Other words that are often considered bad relate to negative ways of talking about people and their religion, skin color, ability, gender etc.
Who made the first swear word?
The year 1310 would be a couple of centuries before a monk reportedly scrawled the word on a manuscript by Cicero, which has commonly been considered the first appearance of the F-word in English writings.
Why are some words considered bad words?
They are considered bad words because they shock people. And they shock people because the subject is considered one not to be talked about, or at least not to be joked about. As such, what words are considered bad depends on the society. In English, most shock words have to do with bodily functions or with sexuality.
Why do some words just feel bad to millions of people?
The fact that certain words just feel bad to millions of people means there is power in words and that some words maybe should not be used. That was codified in the Bible in many location.
Why do people call swear words curse words?
As with all words, swear words evolved to fulfill a certain function. My dear nan, used to call them curse words. When I asked why they were called that, she said because they bring curse-like energy to you and the vicinity you used them in. Basically they bring bad vibes.
How many words are you not allowed to say on TV?
The most comprehensive answer to this question was provided in the last century by the social philosopher George Carlin, who famously observed that there seven words you could not say on television, and several more words that were considered foul language based on context.