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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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Euphemia

A situation in which all but one of the administrators of a Facebook fan page are removed.
" Quick quick, i've been removed from the page...I am in a state of Euphemia "
by JonnyJingles November 24, 2011
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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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Euphemia

She’s such a Euphemia
by Ninjaturtle July 9, 2022
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Euphemize

due to the the dogs horendous tumor on its rectum, he will be humanely euphemized
by gunslingergirlvy_c_e January 3, 2006
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euphemisema

A severe malady of the throat/lungs caused by the over-use of euphemisms. More serious than emphasisema --- a somewhat-similar but less-acute/chronic coughing/wheezing condition caused by habitually speaking urgently/loudly about unimportant topics --- it is generally only treatable by diligently avoiding all forms of "meaningless adjectives", even the "milder" or "imitation" phrases.
Although euphemisema is a serious disease, it is still morally-preferable to using actual swear words, since this can cause even more horrid effects on those within earshot. Therefore is it less selfish to"take one for the team" and get sick yourself , rather than searing others' tender eardrums with a perpetual potty-mouth.
by QuacksO October 4, 2017
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