Dysphemism Definition & Meaning
dysphemism
- noun
- an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one; "his favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter"
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- What does dysphemism mean?
- an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one; "his favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter"
- What part of speech is dysphemism?
- Dysphemism is a noun.