grawlix | noun | a series of typographical symbols used in text as a replacement for profanity

‘Expletive infixation’ is the linguistic term for profanity inserted into a word for emphasis.

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  • @joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536
    @joaoalbertodosanjosgomes15365 ай бұрын

    Very interesting. 🌎👍❤.

  • @robspiess
    @robspiess5 ай бұрын

    Although I love the topic of infixes, the description had me prepared for a video on the etymology of the word 'grawlix'; or how it was only added to the Official Scrabble dictionary by Merriam-Webster in November 2022.

  • @HouseFantastic
    @HouseFantastic5 ай бұрын

    now that you've pointed this pout to me, i'm going to make it my mission to insert expletives into very awkward positions on purpose

  • @Galastel
    @Galastel5 ай бұрын

    Avo-forking-cado is an avocado that's just the right ripeness to be enjoyed with a fork? 🥑😝