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An acronym for the 4 basic kinds or 'genres' of swear words.
Typically a given society assigns each one with a lesser or greater offensiveness, but overall a balance of seriousness is maintained wherein if one or more kinds become perceived to be less offensive, the others will increase in offensiveness, according to the society's purported beliefs.
HFSN by Lieutenantpanda March 10, 2021
An acronym for the 4 basic kinds or 'genres' of swear words.
Typically a given society assigns each one with a lesser or greater offensiveness, but overall a balance of seriousness is maintained wherein if one or more kinds become perceived to be less offensive, the others will increase in offensiveness, according to the society's purported beliefs.
HFSN by Lieutenantpanda March 10, 2021