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Euphemism - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Euphemism : (noun)
1: an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that
is considered offensive [ant: dysphemism]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Euphemism : \Eu"phe*mism\, n. [Gr. ? fr. ? to use word of a good
omen; ? well _ ? to speak: cf. F. euph['e]misme. See Fame.]
(Rhet.)
A figure in which a harts or indelicate word or expression is
softened; a way of describing an offensive thing by an
inoffensive expression; a mild name for something
disagreeable.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Euphemism |
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chrisgeidner: @NJrugger45 Is that a Euphemism? |
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JRWStormy: @rzhale That's a new Euphemism. I may have giggled a little. |
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KittyMunroe: @benfletcher from Wiki - Mountain Dew’s name is a previously existing Euphemism for moonshine which likely traces back to Ireland... |
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