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kairos12

(13,608 posts) Sat Dec 23, 2023, 01:05 PM Dec 2023

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I end the year learning a new word. [View all]

Lalochezia. Defined as getting emotional release through uttering curse words.

Example:" Fuck you Chump, you fucking fuck, you fucking reeking pile of steaming offal."

At least I have a word for it now.

Feel better.

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I end the year learning a new word. [View all] kairos12 Dec 2023 OP

"Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer." [Mark Twain, a Biography] eppur_se_muova Dec 2023 #1

I once came across a book that had a full list kairos12 Dec 2023 #2

Well, I had to Google that, and Google completed my search as I was typing -- must be popular! eppur_se_muova Dec 2023 #4

Good stuff! calimary Dec 2023 #14

Try "Shakespeare insult generator", as Images Aimee in OKC Dec 2023 #26

I have a Shakespearean Insults Coffee Mug, Abolishinist Dec 2023 #7

Coffee Mug Old Okie Dec 2023 #15

I want!!! niyad Dec 2023 #34

When I was looking online for a pic of my mug to post, Abolishinist Dec 2023 #42

Shakespearean insults are the best! ShazzieB Dec 2023 #25

Old movie named "Going Ape" ggma Dec 2023 #3

Oh, Trump! SarahD Dec 2023 #9

Since 2016, "Dump a trump" has been my "go-to" euphemism..... lastlib Dec 2023 #16

Ahhh. The world has changed since the Smothers Brothers days. erronis Dec 2023 #5

Wow! I'll bet Jeff Tiedrich must be the most mellow person on earth! japple Dec 2023 #6

He mellows me out. live love laugh Dec 2023 #29

Not a word but "standing on business" has been very prevalent on social media lately. BannonsLiver Dec 2023 #8

Where did you find this word and definition? 3catwoman3 Dec 2023 #10

I found it in kairos12 Dec 2023 #12

If you google it, you will find a number of references. niyad Dec 2023 #35

Gee, Ithought we already had a word or that - werdna Dec 2023 #11

YES!!! niyad Dec 2023 #37

i have some other words that arnt swear words and so fourth, c an do the same damage. AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 #13

On Netflix alfredo Dec 2023 #17

How about Cherokee100 Dec 2023 #18

I have considered using that. 2naSalit Dec 2023 #19

Go Trump yourself is a good one. lpbk2713 Dec 2023 #28

Good word Warpy Dec 2023 #20

How the fuck do you pronounce that new fucking word? AKwannabe Dec 2023 #21

It seems as though you've no more fucks to give? Abolishinist Dec 2023 #27

google its pronunciation. lah low KEY zee ah. niyad Dec 2023 #38

Love it malaise Dec 2023 #22

Thank you n/t Tesha Dec 2023 #23

I used to carpool with a Navy pilot COL Mustard Dec 2023 #24

The Navy lives and breathes cursing. pfitz59 Dec 2023 #30

I knew an Army officer like that too. COL Mustard Dec 2023 #41

Also known as DFW Dec 2023 #31

Thanks for the new word. And it actually works during some circumstances. peacebuzzard Dec 2023 #32

My favorite all time curse word tavernier Dec 2023 #33

And amazon has a t-shirt for it! niyad Dec 2023 #36

Bookmarking for interesting resources in this thread. niyad Dec 2023 #39

But everyone nearby who hears it doesn't feel any better. LakeArenal Dec 2023 #40