A truly great line of dialogue can elevate a movie scene from memorable to legendary. While sharp wit and profound monologues often get the spotlight, there is a special power reserved for the ...

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.

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 ...

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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 ...

What would be the first word out of your mouth if you stubbed your toe or bonked your head? Most people would automatically shout out a swear word. Swearing has the power to reduce the sensation of ...

Swear words that were once potent are losing their sting, a new study has revealed. Among Gen Z, racist, sexist, homophobic and ableist slurs are now ranked as the most offensive terms in the English ...

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