The word 'cunt'

[Theroadtomandalay]

Why is it, 'cunt' is an accepted word to use when calling other people names?

I know that is not 'nice' to do so, but it seems like a 'non frowned upon' term to use in informal settings if someone is really really horrible.

I really don't get it! Why use a (very important) part of the female anatomy to insult someone.

For me it seems like the ultimate way to demean a woman's body, and I am so surprised, when other women use that word.
However, I am not from an english speaking country, so perhaps I am missing something- please enlighten me.

I think that it is a completely unacceptable word to use, personally. None of my friends use it, why would you, its horrible.

What is "tit" based on? As in you are a tit.

Boob or bird?

Someone (a man) once told me that it’s ‘not very ladylike’ to use the word cunt. Get fucked you massive hairy twat, is that better?

I love the word. And sometimes it is the only one that will do!

But then the language on Mumsnet is pretty vile altogether really............................

Hate it, it's the one word I would never want my kids to hear/say

It's my favourite swearword. Goes so well with other words too. I particularly love using "you dirty cunting cuntfucking cunty bastard cunt'
Usually directed at whatever item I just dropped on my toe.

Another Scot who can confirm it's almost a term of endearment here

I really don't get it! Why use a (very important) part of the female anatomy to insult someone.

I call people dicks or assholes or the time

Only people of limited vocabulary swear.

I don't like it. I think it's one of the worst swear words. I use dick, knob, ball bag, bellend etc etc But I don't like cunt, or shit. I have to say poo instead of shit. No logic to that really.

I hate this word, and I’m very sweary. It’s ugly and I never use it.

I've spent nearly all my long life in Scotland, have never used the word nor do I hear it among my friends and acquaintances.

Those who claim it's every second word don't speak for me.

Do your think calling someone an arse also demeans the female body? After all, we have arses!

I hate this word - and most other derogatory terms for parts of the human body. Just why? They say swearing is used when you don't have an extensive vocabulary!

In the States here it's not a common insult and if you call a female the c word then you are really asking for an ass kicking

An insult, a term of endearment (well. almost, as above), a vague descriptor "They cunts over there..." A hardcore band's t-shirt saying 'Kill Every Cunt' in huge letters. Yes, I too can confirm it's all that and more if you come from anywhere between Edinburgh and Glasgow Truly a portmanteau word for all seasons.

The other night DH was watching Frankie Boyle with the sound down low and the subtitles on, and I walked into the room to see the word 'Cuntland' in the middle of the screen. I absolutely cracked up!

How is this even an issue? Mountain, meet molehill.

@cuparfull

Only people of limited vocabulary swear.

I have vocabulary of 3 languages. Not limited in either. I swear.

Intelligent people may swear more AND and, now I quote,: "Rather than being the sign of someone with a limited vocabulary, the study – published in the Language Science journal back in November 2015 – found that swearing proficiency was a sign of rhetorical strength."
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www.google.com/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/swearing-study-intelligent-intelligence-university-rochester-a7916516.html%3famp

It’s acceptable on here. But not normally in real life. It is defined as the second most offensive word, with the n word coming first.

I use it rarely and would agree it is offensive. I’d not tolerate someone calling me a cunt. So I don’t do it to others.

Language evolves, meanings change. Cunt in that context means "a despicable person" to many, not "a vagina." HTH

So when the word gay changed meaning to be a general derogatory insult was that ok?

I don't like the word being used as an insult, no.

Yes, I too can confirm it's all that and more if you come from anywhere between Edinburgh and Glasgow

I’m from there, and I grew up in a council estate with some rough characters, but oddly also have middle class friends /family. And I can assure you no one but the very very roughest was running around calling each other cunts

I really hate when people try to describe Scotland as this sort of place. Full of fucking savages running around calling every one a cunt

I'm not sure in what circles you mix but it's not acceptable to use that word in the circles I mix in

People use it for one of two reasons 1 - they think they are "cool" and using it for shock value 2 - they are chavs with a poor command of the English language