173 | Euphemisms: You Know What This Means

Why We Do What We Do · Sep 9, 2020 · 48m

Euphemisms act as selected by a given verbal community often as an

alternative to a subject that has been regarded as touchy, uncomfortable, or

politically incorrect. These usually include humorous replacements and in some cases

can even be misleading. There are several forms of euphemisms that offer potential

for some comical alternatives to certain topics, fostering creative slang among

professionals, youths, and others. However, while slang positively units individuals

in certain communities, euphemisms should be carefully considered in scientific

communities that seek to maintain…