Word of the Day - Euphemism

[debodun]

Euphemism (noun) - an innocuous word or expression used in place of one that is deemed offensive or suggests something unpleasant.

Passed away is a euphemism for having died.

 

[MaddHollander]

It’s funny when a euphemism goes over someone’s head.

My granddaughter went to the doctor and confirmed that she was pregnant. That night when her husband came home she said, “I’ve got a bun in the oven.”

He said, “I thought we were having meatloaf.”

 

[Marquest]

I hate that people say "passed" for "died," like most euphemisms, it is a copout.

 

[Capt Lightning]

I hate that people say "passed" for "died," like most euphemisms, it is a copout.

I think that 'passed or passed away' is a more sensitive expression.

 

[Lavinia]

The trouble with a euphemism is that it can be confusing.

 

[Kaila]

The trouble with a euphemism is that it can be confusing.

Right.
Sometimes the meaning is clear from context combined with how common the usage becomes.

However sometimes not.

Such as the euphemism , he got sick.

Instead of: he vomited.

 

[Lavinia]

Right.
Sometimes the meaning is clear from context combined with how common the usage becomes.

However sometimes not.

Such as the euphemism , he got sick.

Instead of: he vomited.

This is very true, and there are national differences too. For instance, if someone were staying in a hotel and asked reception to 'knock them up', it would mean one thing to an American and something quite different to an Englishman.

 

[Dave03]

Picky eater is a euphemism for big pain in the a$$ ~ George Carlin

 

[The Doddering Biker]

It’s funny when a euphemism goes over someone’s head.

My granddaughter went to the doctor and confirmed that she was pregnant. That night when her husband came home she said, “I’ve got a bun in the oven.”

He said, “I thought we were having meatloaf.”

You are so done!

 

[The Doddering Biker]

Euphemism (noun) - an innocuous word or expression used in place of one that is deemed offensive or suggests something unpleasant.

Passed away is a euphemism for having died.

My post to another thread earlier today regarding Total Relaxation

On the couch with comforter, laptop and TV w/ a good documentary or something funny and maybe popcorn.

Total Relaxation is a euphemism for death.

(See, you DID help one dummy! Thanks!)