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dysphemism::noun | Spocien Dictionary

dysphemism
noun
/'dɪsfə,mɪzəm/
an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one
Type Words
Type of locution, expression, saying
Has types old man, jalopy, heap, bus
Derivation dysphemistic


his favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter.
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