Definition dysphemism
Etymology
Borrowed from French dysphémisme, modelled after euphémisme, with the prefix dys-. (Can this etymology be sourced?)
Noun
dysphemism (countable and uncountable, plural dysphemisms)
- (uncountable) The use of a derogatory, offensive or vulgar word or phrase to replace a (more) neutral original.
- (countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
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