History of Swear Words

An education in expletives.

This proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.

Genre: Documentary, Comedy,

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Country: United States of America,

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: N/A

Duration: 20 minutes

Release: 2021-01-05

Rating: 6.7

Season 1 - History of Swear Words
2021-01-05
The silly putty of the English language, our most malleable swear word can refer to sex, rage, confusion, excitement and a whole lot more.
2021-01-05
With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile — and sometimes even positive.
2021-01-05
Though it literally means "female dog," in recent years, some women have started to reclaim the "B word" as a term of strength and solidarity.
2021-01-05
You can have one or you can be one. But how did an unassuming nickname for "Richard" become one of our most popular swear words?
2021-01-05
From its feline origins to its modern slang uses describing genitalia or insulting manhood, learn how "pu**y" has stood the test of time.
2021-01-05
Though quite mild when compared with its profane brethren, "damn" has maintained its meaning from biblical times and can still pack a punch even today.