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To wonder what the worst swear word is?

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Mortifiedmummy12 · 15/10/2019 21:01

To wonder how swear words vary in severity. To me, I think they’re all as bad as each other however, some believe that bitch, for example, is mild and not as bad as fuck.

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Mum2jenny · 15/10/2019 21:01

Bitch is pretty main stream imo, fuck less so.

puppyconfetti · 15/10/2019 21:02

Cunt. I don't know if any that top 'cunt'

Ohyesiam · 15/10/2019 21:03

Cunt. I still til like it though.

SadSongsAndWaltzes · 15/10/2019 21:03

I'd say "cunt". I actually do say "cunt" a fair bit...

MuchBetterNow · 15/10/2019 21:03

Pissflap is pretty nasty

moreismore · 15/10/2019 21:03

I agree. Cunt is the only one that makes me pause.

ShallICompareTheeToASummersDay · 15/10/2019 21:03

Yep definitely cunt.

Bluerussian · 15/10/2019 21:05

I'd not heard of that one, MuchBetterNow :-).

I don't like 'c**t' at all.

SadSongsAndWaltzes · 15/10/2019 21:05

It depends how you're using it too. Shouting "cunt" when you've dropped something on your toe isn't nearly as offensive as calling someone a dick, even though most would say dick is pretty mild.

Jollitwiglet · 15/10/2019 21:05

It depends on what you mean by the worst?

Cunt is a pretty good all rounder for instantly offending most people, a lot of people can't stand the word.

I personally detest the word slut. It's pretty much always aimed at women. Call me a cunt and I wouldn't bat an eyelid, but call me a slut and we will have issues.

I think it will be different for different people

Leflic · 15/10/2019 21:06

I don’t mind the c word as it’s usually used by feisty women or men you can only feel sorry for.

I hate the f word more as as it’s sounds so aggressive. I am happy to use it ironically and do quite a lot.

Mortifiedmummy12 · 15/10/2019 21:08

I use cunt and ,in my opinion, it’s the same as calling somebody a dick ect. I would be more angry at somebody calling me a slag or a slut than a cunt

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SunshineAngel · 15/10/2019 21:11

I absolutely cannot stand the word "cunt". I know someone who has it tattooed (as part of a phrase) across her upper back - where it is perfectly visible in certain tops and certain in swimwear. I just think it takes a very specific type of person to even think about doing that.

Oneborneverydecade · 15/10/2019 21:12

I wouldn't be happy to be called a cunt. I'd be unhappy with slag or slut too but I could dismiss that because I'm not promiscuous (whereas sometimes I probably am a cunt)

I use fuck quite frequently

mildshock · 15/10/2019 21:12

I suppose cunt, because I only use it in certain company. I say it in front of my MIL as she says it herself frequently enough, but not in front of my aunt who I've never heard swear.

Thegullfromhull · 15/10/2019 21:14

Ones that insult your family line are quite offensive.
Like motherfucker
Or motherfucking-son -of -a -cunt
And so on.

QueefLatifah · 15/10/2019 21:15

Found this.
Laughing that ginger and cow are swear words and wondering who the hell has ever said “bloodclaat” Confused

To wonder what the worst swear word is?
QueefLatifah · 15/10/2019 21:16

Although when you read them aloud altogether at a decent speed, it provides great relief if you are in a shit mood Grin

Thegullfromhull · 15/10/2019 21:17

Clunge Grin
What a word

AlbusSeverusMalfoy · 15/10/2019 21:18

Cunt and Douchebag. I say both...

PositiveVibez · 15/10/2019 21:18

Cunt for me. It's the one I save for when I really am angry with someone and I wouldn't use it to their face. I would tell DH they were acting like a right cunt.

Twat is number 2 I reckon.

Then Fuck, then Shit, then bastard and bitch

Then, bloody, bugger etc

MyHairNeedsASnip · 15/10/2019 21:19

I'd rather be called a cunt than a bitch. I never say bitch, unless I'm referring to myself as a bitchbag when I've been in a foul mood.

So for me it's bitch.

CountFosco · 15/10/2019 21:19

The most offensive words are the name calling words like the n word. I say fuck in front of my children, I would be furious if someone used the n word in front of them.

yawnhedehihi · 15/10/2019 21:19

Definitely cunt.

raspberryk · 15/10/2019 21:19

Motherfuckingcunts

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