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Any word or phrase that is used in place of a swear word or swear phrase or other frowned-upon word or phrase. Common examples of this include heck for the word hell, pecker for the word dick, butt for the word ass, what the fudge for the phrase what the fuck, what the heck or what the hedge for the phrase what the hell, and so forth.
Words and phrases like these are commonly used in front of children by parents or family members when they would otherwise use a swear word. There are many such words or phrases, sometimes having been in use for generations, others more recently invented.
Words and phrases like these are commonly used in front of children by parents or family members when they would otherwise use a swear word. There are many such words or phrases, sometimes having been in use for generations, others more recently invented.
by Duraiken November 30, 2010
Aug 11 Word of the Day
A phrase to describe someone who is cognitively degenerating. Synonym of "going off the deep end". Can have varying degrees of severity.
Reference to the song "Hey You" by Pink Floyd. The line "and the worms ate into his brain" makes no sense in an otherwise linear and literal narration throughout the lyrics.
Reference to the song "Hey You" by Pink Floyd. The line "and the worms ate into his brain" makes no sense in an otherwise linear and literal narration throughout the lyrics.
"My boyfriend has a total case of brain worms. He told me the cat was bugged so the Feds could listen in on us having sex..."
or
"You totally stumbled over that entire sentence. Can't speak English all of a sudden? What, do you have brain worms?"
or
"You totally stumbled over that entire sentence. Can't speak English all of a sudden? What, do you have brain worms?"
by _Jez_ October 03, 2009