A way to make a word or sentence sound nicer than how it really is, used commonly to make the other person seem more comfortable around you.
Sentence Euphemism's
"Me and your sister had a connection in the bed last night which made me excited." is a euphemisim
What you really mean to say is:
"I fucked your sister last night, she knows how to cause an orgasm, thats for sure."
"I not attracted to Rebecca." is a euphemism
What you really mean to say is:
"Rebecca is one fucking ugly bitch."
"I think Jessi is pretty." is a euphemisim
What you really mean to say is:
"I would sure like to have sex with Jessi."
"I dont like country music." is a euphemism
What you really mean to say is:
"Country music sucks dick I hate it."
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Word Euphemisms
Darn and Dang are euphemisms for the word Damn
Frick is a euphemism for the word Fuck
Crap is a euphemism for the word Shit
Crotch is a euphemism for the word Dick
Butt is a euphemism for the word Ass
Oh My Gosh is a euphemism for Oh My God
Chi Chi is a euphemism for the word Boob
Pee is a euphemism for the word piss
"Me and your sister had a connection in the bed last night which made me excited." is a euphemisim
What you really mean to say is:
"I fucked your sister last night, she knows how to cause an orgasm, thats for sure."
"I not attracted to Rebecca." is a euphemism
What you really mean to say is:
"Rebecca is one fucking ugly bitch."
"I think Jessi is pretty." is a euphemisim
What you really mean to say is:
"I would sure like to have sex with Jessi."
"I dont like country music." is a euphemism
What you really mean to say is:
"Country music sucks dick I hate it."
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Word Euphemisms
Darn and Dang are euphemisms for the word Damn
Frick is a euphemism for the word Fuck
Crap is a euphemism for the word Shit
Crotch is a euphemism for the word Dick
Butt is a euphemism for the word Ass
Oh My Gosh is a euphemism for Oh My God
Chi Chi is a euphemism for the word Boob
Pee is a euphemism for the word piss
by Guy who wrote a definition August 2, 2009
Made to seem less awkward or rude, or to seem politically correct by changing terminology. Frequently amounts to outright lying.
sWindles is frequently euphemized as Windows.
Kneejerk Corruptions, Incorrigible is frequently euphemized as Network Solutions, Incorporated.
Kneejerk Corruptions, Incorrigible is frequently euphemized as Network Solutions, Incorporated.
by Downstrike September 14, 2004
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).
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!
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 23, 2007
by Hercolena Oliver November 7, 2008
A euphemism is a term or a phrase used by individuals to refer to a controversial topic as overwhelmingly inoffensive as possible, as opposed to being politically incorrect (aka "enthusiastically offensive").
Unfortunately, the overuse of a euphemism will eventually devolve its meaning to the extent that itself becomes politically incorrect and will have to be replaced with another euphemism. This is a sociolinguistic phenomenon to as the "euphemism treadmill".
Unfortunately, the overuse of a euphemism will eventually devolve its meaning to the extent that itself becomes politically incorrect and will have to be replaced with another euphemism. This is a sociolinguistic phenomenon to as the "euphemism treadmill".
The term "mental retardation" was once a euphemism and politically correct term used to describe stupidity. The previous term was imbecile which was an actual medical category which comprised of idiots (IQ 0 to 25), imbeciles (IQ 26 to 50), and morons (IQ 51 to 70).
Over time, mental retardation and its associated verb "retard" became as corrupted as "imbecile" and "idiot" and was eventually replaced with "intellectual disability". It is now only a matter of time when being "disabled" is offensive and once again, slides down the euphemism treadmill.
Over time, mental retardation and its associated verb "retard" became as corrupted as "imbecile" and "idiot" and was eventually replaced with "intellectual disability". It is now only a matter of time when being "disabled" is offensive and once again, slides down the euphemism treadmill.
by Ἀπολλύων October 21, 2016
The process by which a pejorative term is replaced by a more politically correct term, only to over time be corrupted and used pejoratively itself until a new term is introduced, upon which the cycle repeats itself.
So named because walking on a treadmill gives you the illusion of going somewhere, when actually not making any progress. Basically a form of political correctness masturbation.
So named because walking on a treadmill gives you the illusion of going somewhere, when actually not making any progress. Basically a form of political correctness masturbation.
The best example of a euphemism treadmill is the word "retarded", which was originally adopted as a more apt and kinder alternative to previous medical terms such as "moron", "imbecile", and "idiot".
"Retarded" is currently considered a pejorative insult, so new terms have been invented such as "special needs" and "intellectualy disabled" , which will in time become pejorative insults themselves. Thus retarded SJW's, downie parents, and the self-righteous will always have something to bitch about.
"Retarded" is currently considered a pejorative insult, so new terms have been invented such as "special needs" and "intellectualy disabled" , which will in time become pejorative insults themselves. Thus retarded SJW's, downie parents, and the self-righteous will always have something to bitch about.
by Frank Marlowe May 12, 2016
by gunslingergirlvy_c_e December 30, 2005