History of Swear Words

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Season 1 · 6 episodesHistory of Swear Words
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F**kE1 · 20 min

The silly putty of the English language, our most malleable swear word can refer to sex, rage, confusion, excitement and a whole lot more.

Sh*tE2 · 20 min

With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile — and sometimes even positive.

BitchE3 · 20 min

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.

D**kE4 · 20 min

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?

Pu**yE5 · 20 min

From its feline origins to its modern slang uses describing genitalia or insulting manhood, learn how "pu**y" has stood the test of time.

DamnE6 · 20 min

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.

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Sh*t

With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile — and sometimes even positive.

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F**kE1 · 20 min

The silly putty of the English language, our most malleable swear word can refer to sex, rage, confusion, excitement and a whole lot more.

Sh*tE2 · 20 min

With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile — and sometimes even positive.

BitchE3 · 20 min

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.

D**kE4 · 20 min

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?

Pu**yE5 · 20 min

From its feline origins to its modern slang uses describing genitalia or insulting manhood, learn how "pu**y" has stood the test of time.

DamnE6 · 20 min

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.