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A euphemism (/ ˈ juː f ə m ɪ z əm / YOO-fə-miz-əm) is an innocuous word or expression used in place of one that is deemed offensive or suggests something unpleasant. [1] Some euphemisms are intended to amuse, while others use bland, inoffensive terms for concepts that the user wishes to downplay.
Big Green Weenie – euphemism for the Marine Corps when it has cheated or "screwed over a Marine. [15] Bird, Ball & Fish Hook – derogatory term for the Eagle, Globe and Anchor of the Marine Corps Emblem. Binnacle List – sick list: those excused from duty for health reasons; traditionally posted on or near the binnacle.
An Imperial FU (An Imperial Fuck Up) was used during World War I by soldiers of the outlying British Empire, e.g. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, Kenya, Tanganyika, India, in reference to odd/conflicting orders from British authorities.
Synonyms include vetzak (literally: "lard bag") and papzak (literally: "porridge bag"). doos: Doos means box but is slang for vagina. It is a rather mild insult to women, usually indicating stupidity. E.g. domme doos ("daft bint"). The word is also used in Afrikaans. drol: Drol means turd. It is used for an annoying or stupid person.
NYPD officer fractured Bronx man’s jaw over double-parked car: complaint. Tina Moore, Matthew Sedacca. February 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM. Jaylin Ryan, exterior of 46th Precinct.
Over the eight months I spent reporting this story, I spent a few evenings at a youth homeless shelter and met unpaid interns and gig-economy bike messengers saving for their first month of rent. During the days I interviewed people like Josh, a 33-year-old affordable housing developer who mentioned that his mother struggles to make ends meet ...
Samantha Bee is clapping back at “Saturday Night Live” boss Lorne Michaels, who makes a diss at her in his upcoming memoir “Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live.” The former ...
A state of defeat and exhaustion of possible appeals, used similar to "screwed" Cheeto An openly homosexual or transgender inmate Chicano Chicano, feminine form Chicana, identifier for people of Mexican descent born in the United States. Chicken Money/cigarette Chief Native American inmate Chit-chat Inmate-directed corporal punishment Cho-Mo