taboo deformation
taboo deformation · taboo deformations
A modification of a word or phrase by way of euphemism to avoid a tabooA modification of a word or phrase by way of euphemism to avoid a taboo (as in the case of a minced oath or due to the belief that mentioning a dangerous creature's name may cause that creature to appear).
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A modification of a word or phrase by way of euphemism to avoid a taboo (as in the case of a minced oath or due to the belief that mentioning a dangerous creature's name may cause that creature to appear).
Forms
plural: taboo deformations| Singular | taboo deformation |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedtaboo avoidance
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable