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Bookmark or Share- single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack ExchangeWhile I know you can attribute 'bitch' to a male, I feel there is a sense of femininity. I was wondering if there is a colloquial equivalent that describes someone with the qualities of a 'bitch'
- Non-offensive substitute for a swear wordThe general term for these is euphemism. The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive or less vulgar than the word or phrase it replaces. Edit: just found another term: minced oath. I've never actually heard this term used, mind you, but still, it's a closer match than plain "euphemism".
- Correct usage of replacing cuss words with symbolsI've noticed that symbols (i.e. #, $, %, !, *, etc.) are commonly used to filter profanity/foul language. Just out of curiosity, is there a specific way to do
- Where did the phrase "batsh*t crazy" come from?The word crazy is a later addition. Scanning Google Books I find a handful of references starting from the mid-60s where batshit is clearly just a variation on bullshit (nonsense, rubbish) - which meaning still turns up even in 2001, but it's relatively uncommon now.
- What is a feminine version of 'guys'?8. From all the answers, it's clear that using a masculine term (eg "guys") is considered sexist (see Leopd's comment), and using a feminine term (eg "gals") is also considered sexist (see The Raven's answer). The only way to be safe, then, is to use a gender-neutral term, eg "people". Of course, if you use "guys" for males and "people" for ...
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