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Nov 10, 2015 · Language. History. They may share a language, but Brits and Americans swear like strangers. A new book explores the risks of transatlantic banter – and the classic curse that always translates.
Aug 4, 2017 · Get your mind out of the gutter. These findings, the researchers say, suggest a notable decline in social taboos, which they equate with increasing individualism. As American culture values...
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- Himmeldonnerwetter” (German) It literally means “heaven thunder weather,” and it is used as the equivalent of saying, “damn it!” or, if you were an old-timey Foghorn Leghorn-type, “hellfire!”
- Che, boludo!” (Argentine Spanish) “Che” is an Argentine catch-all word that can mean “hey!” or “dude” or “man” or “bro.” Typically, you hear it said between friends.
- Gay kocken offen yom” (Yiddish) Translates to “Go shit in the ocean!” Which actually doesn’t sound like that terrible of an experience, but certainly sounds insulting.
- Na mou klaseis ta’rxidia” (Greek) The direct translation is “fart on my balls,” which is enough as is, but it’s used to say, “You are powerless and ineffective,” which is about the most-ego draining thing you can say to someone.
Nov 16, 2021 · Researchers found that while most language is stored in one part of the brain (the Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas, to be exact), swearing seems to be nestled into the limbic system, which is more closely connected with emotion. This means cussing is baked right into human instinct, nestled into the subconscious.
People swear in five different ways: Descriptively, idiomatically, abusively, emphatically, and cathartically.
Oct 1, 2022 · Swearing is different from and more powerful than other forms of language use. • Research review shows physiological, cognitive, emotional and interactional effects. • An explanation is aversive classical conditioning (ACC) (childhood punishment for swearing). • Many questions remain unanswered, including the role of positive swearing ...
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