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Post removed [View all] Post removed Feb 2026 OP
I avoid using that word (though I know the British don't cringe as much), Ocelot II Feb 2026 #1
There ARE cases where it applies. USS_Dauntless Feb 2026 #35
I look at the word like calling a guy a "Dick", obviously not saying the guy is like Nixon. Well, maybe so.. LiberalArkie Feb 2026 #47
It is a no no word for my sex mr715 Feb 2026 #2
My lips are sealed but my big beautiful brain is "running free" with forbidden words. Marie Marie Feb 2026 #6
Same here. I won't say it but with respect to certain people I'll think it. Ocelot II Feb 2026 #8
I'm a woman Betty Boom Feb 2026 #49
I'm a man mr715 Feb 2026 #52
So was I Betty Boom.... so was I! mountain grammy Feb 2026 #56
I understand PatSeg Feb 2026 #3
I find that word gross and vulgar. Dulcinea Feb 2026 #28
Skags enid602 Feb 2026 #30
On a bondi thread I posted "itch hore" and was alerted on. mobeau69 Feb 2026 #37
Ditto that (without the "W" one) aeromanKC Feb 2026 #59
How about bitch with a capital C? Tom Dyer Feb 2026 #46
The best interpretation I have of Britons of using the word "c*nt" is, ironically, the same as when Americans say Intractable Feb 2026 #4
She's puckered at both ends. Give Peace A Chance Feb 2026 #42
I got admonished by DU monitors poli-junkie Feb 2026 #5
See 37 above. mobeau69 Feb 2026 #38
This message was self-deleted by its author mobeau69 Feb 2026 #39
Nonsense Betty Boom Feb 2026 #50
What are your views on sarisataka Feb 2026 #58
I use the combination Traildogbob Feb 2026 #7
Busted! snowybirdie Feb 2026 #9
We've had many discussions about the word *bitch* on here. Some find it sexist to no big deal. Deuxcents Feb 2026 #10
If I can't find a more creative insult than that, that would be on me EdmondDantes_ Feb 2026 #11
+1 leftstreet Feb 2026 #12
My wife, born and raised in the UK odins folly Feb 2026 #13
I never used to use the B word. Irish_Dem Feb 2026 #14
Kristi Noem too sboatcar Feb 2026 #15
The one word (well, actually two) I will never say or even think DET Feb 2026 #16
People are over thinking this Wifes husband Feb 2026 #17
Wow. The fallacy is mercuryblues Feb 2026 #18
No kidding. demmiblue Feb 2026 #36
I thought you were going to say "Complicit". n/t Hugin Feb 2026 #19
Contemptible. Harker Feb 2026 #20
Misogyny isn't exclusive to the right, just sayin'. n/t demmiblue Feb 2026 #21
She's an absolute c-word. mwooldri Feb 2026 #22
With her, I would have to go with the old comeback steelyboo Feb 2026 #23
Perfect Betty Boom Feb 2026 #55
It's a word I rarely, rarely utter, but I was yelling it at the TV yesterday. LOL. Vinca Feb 2026 #24
Same here. That's what made me post this Betty Boom Feb 2026 #57
I hate it and will never use it, no matter how despicable someone is. Oneironaut Feb 2026 #25
Nope. Still offensive Easterncedar Feb 2026 #26
Channelling my inner Shakespeare from Twelfth Night ... aggiesal Feb 2026 #27
What a wonderful play. I'll have to re-watch this - there are many productions available online. erronis Feb 2026 #48
"See you next Tuesday" Pam Seinan Sensei Feb 2026 #29
These people... idahoblue Feb 2026 #31
Yeah, No. Kind Of Appalled, TBH. ColoringFool Feb 2026 #32
Same obamanut2012 Feb 2026 #34
It is insanely misogynistic, even when used in British English obamanut2012 Feb 2026 #33
+1 leftstreet Feb 2026 #41
Well that's the thing about British slang, they call the guys c*nts! Intractable Feb 2026 #44
It's not a word i use, but there are times when virgdem Feb 2026 #40
K&R red dog 1 Feb 2026 #43
Ah, rationalization and self-justification sarisataka Feb 2026 #45
I thought I was the only one calling her that RainCaster Feb 2026 #51
It is not a word I have used. TNNurse Feb 2026 #53
I propose a new descriptor for the lexicon, going forward. kurtyboy Feb 2026 #54
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