dysphemism

(thing) by Sylvar Wed Dec 06 2000 at 20:29:00
(from dys- + (eu-)phemism)

A rude, vulgar, or obscene synonym for a less offensive term. The opposite of euphemism.

Example: polytricks instead of politics; pussy clot instead of tampon.

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