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Euphemism
Euphemisms are general words or expressions that are used in place of a word or phrase that could be offensive, suggestive, explicit, or unpleasant. Many euphemisms are used in place of profanity or vulgarity.
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What is occupational euphemism?
Using a long-winded term for a job, to make it politically correct. For example using "sanitation engineer" as apposed to "bin/garbage man"
What is the definition of euphemism?
Euphemism
An agreeable word or expression substituted for one that is potentially offensive, often having to do with bodily functions, sex, or death; for example, rest room for toilet, lady of the evening for prostitute. The Nazis used euphemism in referring to their plan to murder the world's Jews as "The Final Solution."
So, for instance, when Mom tells Bobby that his dead hamster "went to sleep," that is her softer, gentler way of saying "your hamster is dead." That is a euphemism.
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eu·phe·mism
Pronunciation: 'yü-f&-"mi-z&m
Function: noun
Etymology: Greek euphEmismos, from euphEmosauspicious, sounding good, from eu- + phEmEspeech,
The substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant; also: the expression so substituted
A euphemism is the substitution of what?
euphamism is a nicer way of saying something 4 example: a creepy man comes and wants to sit next 2 u, u would say oh im sorry this seats taken instead of saying i dont want u to sit here so its a substitutuion of meaner ways to say it
Another examples of euphemism?
A short person is vertically challenged.
A garbage man or woman is called a sanitation engineer.
How can you use euphemism in a sentence?
Euphemism can be used in a sentence to soften the impact of a harsh or unpleasant idea. For example, instead of saying someone "died," you might say they "passed away." This choice of words can provide comfort and sensitivity in difficult conversations. Using euphemisms helps convey feelings while maintaining a level of politeness or compassion.
What are the other examples of euphemisms together with their meanings?
a short person = a vertically challenged person
laying employees off = downsizing
a strip club = a gentleman's club
used car = preowned vehicle
you're fired = we're letting you go
cancer = "The big C"
a prison = a correctional facility
feeling sick = being "under the weather"
many soldiers have been killed = heavy casualties
Where is the bathroom? = Where can I powder my nose?
a person who isn't very smart = a person who's "not the sharpest knife in the drawer"
