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euphamism

don't you mean "euphEmism"?

Hell no! They got the right to vote, didn't they? Man, they better get back in the kitchen and make me a sandwich.
God-damn eu-pheminists.
by Threept14Guy April 3, 2005
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half-assed euphemism

A poorly phrased or misspoken euphemism for comedic intent, or an unintended Freudian slip.
"Timmy is differently disabled" or "Susan has another bun in the uterus" are half-assed euphemisms.

A half-assed euphemism is a half-assed euphemism for a misspoken euphemism.
by Vizaeryon November 19, 2019
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euthenism

The story parents tell little kids to explain what happened to a dead pet. A portmanteau of euthanasia and euphemism.
"He's living on a farm upstate now." is an example of a euthenism.
by hmgauss October 6, 2010
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Euphemism

Sometimes spelled with an f, as in eufemism.

Trying to make the mean things you say sound nicer (example 2) or making a mild comment you make sound even worse by adding you were just using an euphemism (example 1).
1.
Jack: o my God, I really hate that Grace-woman! Why is she coming over instead of DROPPING DEAD?
Karen: o come on, she's not that bad.
Jack: she is! And I'm telling her, just wait.
Grace: hi guys!
Jack: I'm really sorry, Grace, but I just don't like you very much. And that is really just an euphemism. Bye bye now!
Grace: o my God! I'm outta here!

2.
Pete: okay, well, it's not the best painting in the world...
Joan: yeah, nice euphemism, Pete. This is without a doubt the worst painting I have ever seen. Seriously, even a two-year-old would do a much better job!
by Maresa August 29, 2007
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EUphemism

Substitution of a harsher expression like European Union with a kindlier one like EUphemism.
To put it bluntly, do not not use EUphemism.
by Hercolena Oliver March 23, 2009
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Euphorium

"Mike was in euphorium when he found out that the sack of nuts was ten pounds heavier then he thought."
by Surfingisgreat36 September 4, 2009
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euphemismic

Having properties like a euphemism, using language that can be associated to euphemisms.
I feel like the book took a more euphemismic approach to explaining the sexual misconduct the young boy had during his promiscuous appetite .
by snowjunky555 February 25, 2010
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