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7 months, 3 weeks ago (2025-06-11 20:05)
201 ways to say ‘fuck’: what 1.7 billion words of online text shows about how the world swears
By
Kate Burridge, Professor of Linguistics, Monash University
Our brains swear for good reasons: to vent, cope, boost our grit and feel closer to those around us. Swear words can act as social glue and play meaningful roles in how people communicate, connect and
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