Americans use the swear word "fuck" more frequently on social media than Australians or Britons, but Australians are more creative in its use. The f-word is rarely used in social networks of fewer ...

What's in a swear? The world's filthiest words typically refer to something vulgar or taboo, for one. But there's something else swears across the world's languages have in common. They're all missing ...

Researchers Have Theories As To Why In A Nutshell The study tested made-up words, not actual profanity. Researchers created ...

George Carlin’s “Incomplete List of Impolite Words” is a lush repository of English’s filthiest terms and euphemisms. The late comedian rattled off profanity so fast one hardly had time to cringe ...

Dagnabit, I just love cursing. It relieves stress and feels good. Polite society has considered the use of vulgar language to be associated with low intellect, but studies are showing the opposite.

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RUSTENBERG, South AfricaRUSTENBERG, South Africa — The Brazilian referee and his assistants who will work the England-United States match at the World Cup have been studying English-language ...

Four-letter words are all well and good, but they're a bit tired, and lack that, well, sparkle. Isn't it time you used something more spectacularly, historically offensive to demonstrate your shock, ...

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This is a story about a word we cannot print. Teens know all about it from some of today's biggest pop stars. And parents try to balance the reality that their children are increasingly exposed to it ...

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Nicolas Cage hosts a Netflix comedy series looking at the origins and applications of six beloved obscenities in 'History of Swear Words.' By Daniel Fienberg Chief Television Critic Executive produced ...