What is America's favorite curse word?

'Fuck' is America's most commonly-used swear word, with 11.62 uses for every 1000 posts on Twitter. With 48 curse words per 1000 tweets, residents of Georgia use the most profanities of any U.S. state, with Minnesota (15 per 1000 tweets) swearing the least.
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What is the world's most popular curse word?

1. F*ck. The word f-u-c-k is one of the most widely recognized swear words in the English language.
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What is the D word cuss?

(euphemistic) The word douche or douchebag.
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Who says the F-word most?

It's Joe Pesci, who's said the F-word 272 times in his various movies. But check this out: 241 of those were from a single movie: “Casino”. Al Pacino is second, with 197, followed by Jason Mewes of Jay & Silent Bob fame and Jonah Hill with 183 apiece, Leonardo DiCaprio with 144, and Seth Rogen with 140.
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WHO said the first F-word on TV?

1965: First use of the f– word on TV is on 13 November 1965 by literary agent Kenneth Tynan (UK) during a satirical discussion show entitled BBC3.
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What movie first used the F-word?

Then in 1970, Robert Altman's comedy M*A*S*H became the first major studio film to use the f-word, a passing comment during a football scene.
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Is the F-word a real word?

The F-word was recorded in a dictionary in 1598 (John Florio's A Worlde of Wordes, London: Arnold Hatfield for Edw. Blount). It is remotely derived from the Latin futuere and Old German ficken/fucken meaning 'to strike or penetrate', which had the slang meaning to copulate.
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Can kids cuss?

Young children often swear because they're exploring language. They might be testing a new word, perhaps to understand its meaning. Sometimes swearing happens accidentally when children are learning to say words. Children might also be trying to express a feeling like frustration.
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Can I use the F-word?

Never use the f-word if you are under the age of 13. Strongly avoid using the word if you are under the age of 18. Using the f-word might get you in serious trouble if you choose to use it while still under 18 (especially in schools or official gatherings).
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Is shut up a cuss word?

The phrase is probably a shortened form of "shut up your mouth" or "shut your mouth up". Its use is generally considered rude and impolite, and may also be considered a form of profanity by some.
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What cuss word is 11?

Stupid, idiot, bottom-feeder barnacle-head, barnacles, kill, fish paste, tartar sauce, shrimp, dumb, moron and punk are frequently used. Darn, heck, ass, nipples, dang, gosh, crummy, crud, damn and butt are infrequently used.
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What is the oldest swear?

Fart, as it turns out, is one of the oldest rude words we have in the language: Its first record pops up in roughly 1250, meaning that if you were to travel 800 years back in time just to let one rip, everyone would at least be able to agree upon what that should be called.
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Why do people cuss?

Taboo words can be used for a variety of reasons, including to achieve a specific reaction from others. Swearing injects a direct, succinct emotional component into the discussion, usually in order to express frustration, anger or surprise (up to two-thirds of our swearing is for just such expressions).
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What is a good f word?

A few positive words that start with the letter F include: Fabulous, Fair, Faith, Favorable, Feel-good, Festive, Flourish, Fluffy, and Fortunate.
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Can they cuss on TV?

Federal law prohibits obscene, indecent and profane content from being broadcast on the radio or TV.
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Do 11 year olds cuss?

Children aged 5-11 years might swear to express emotions, get a reaction, or fit in socially. It's good to talk with children about swearing. They can understand that some words hurt or offend others. You can help children find other ways to express emotions.
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Should I let my 10 year old curse?

Children are mature enough to decide for themselves. Surprisingly, the thrill of cursing fades with age; however, no matter what their kids' ages, parents will always have the right to prohibit cursing in their home. When it comes to using swear words at home with tweens and older, a flexible approach is often best.
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Should 12 year olds date?

The general consensus from the group was that 12 seems to be a good age to begin dating. However, Miller finds that, at that age, the word dating means very different things to different people. Middle-schooler Giovanni, said, "Some people just hang out with their boyfriend or girlfriend.
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What does the word F * * * * * * mean?

/ (fʌk) taboo, slang / verb. to have sexual intercourse with (someone)
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What does the M word mean?

The "M" word is a demeaning slur for a person who has dwarfism. Dwarfism is the result of a medical condition. The "M" word originates from the oppression and exploitation of people with dwarfism in "freak shows" of the mid 1800s.
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What was the first cuss word on TV?

First scripted curse word - "Chicago Hope"

While people have been "accidentally" cursing on live television for a while, the first scripted curse word on network television happened in 1999. Mark Harmon uttered the phrase "s**t happens" on an episode of Chicago Hope.
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Why is the F word Rated R?

There are exceptions, usually when the word is just repeated in a short time or used as part of an emotional scene, McMahon said. But any movie with more than three F-bombs likely couldn't remain PG-13, she said. And if the word is used to signify sex, the film automatically gets an R rating.
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Is the F word on Netflix?

Watch all you want.
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Why is the F word offensive?

Although the word itself is used in its literal sense to refer to sexual intercourse, its most common usage is figurative—to indicate the speaker's strong sentiment and to offend or shock the listener.
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Why does my 12 year old swear?

It's normal for kids to swear at one time or another. Young kids will often repeat something they've heard. Older kids often want to test their parents' reactions. If your child has started using a few choice words, there are several discipline techniques you can use to curb their use of inappropriate language.
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