Is the f word a bad word?

Answer 1

It is taboo. The word itself is harmless.

in another way, it means an bad word.

Depends on who you're around and how easily they are offended.

My family drops the f bomb every other word, but then others don't.

Answer 2

It's considered impolite to talk about bodily functions unless it's with your parents or a doctor. A more polite way to express that is "pass gas." A different standard applies when you're in a group of same sex friends.

Answer 3

its not as offensive as it is just plain dirty, rude or crude to use. don't get me wrong, you can still offend somebody with the word though. its like using any other cuss word, its just kinda dirty and bad in general

It is a very long standing historical tradition that when matters of sexuality are expressed in a vernacular term rather than by use of a clinical, scientific term, the intention is to violate social taboos and shock people. So, people are duly shocked. It's not as shocking as it once was, however. Comedians, musicians, dramatists have insisted upon using such words, and we are getting used to them.

Answer 4

It is sometimes considered a bad word depending on the context in which it is used. It has several meanings which are not bad, such as a cigaret, a servant, and hard work.

Answer 5

NO, because it's just a letter. but only if you add hit then it's a bad word.

Answer 6

Any word, when used in a negative or derogatory context, can become associated with that which is ill mannered and 'bad.' The "f" word is no exception.

Answer 7

In the US and Canada is is considered an offensive word for a gay person. Elsewhere in the English-speaking world, it refers to a cigarette.

Answer 8

That word is considered vulgar

Answer 9

cause my teacher said so