The use of euphemisms for mental illness is common, but mental health professionals prefer to use diagnostic terms. “Crazy” is a difficult word to define and can be used in exaggerated ways. Euphemisms for insanity vary depending on social status and intelligence level. While many euphemisms exist, they can be hurtful and reduce a person’s […]
Euphemisms for using the bathroom have existed since early indoor toilets were called closets. Today, terms like “powdering your nose” or “visiting the little girl’s room” are polite, while “WC,” “lavatory,” and “john” are common. Vulgar terms for bodily functions also exist. In the 1940s novel Cheaper by the Dozen the eleven children often have […]
