Noun

{{examples-right, examples= * bullshit'' for ''lies'' or ''nonsense'' (compare euphemism: ''fib ) * worm food'' or ''kick the bucket'' for ''death'' (compare euphemisms: ''passed away'', ''no longer with us ) * '' for ''psychiatrist * crapper'' or (British) ''bog'' for ''toilet'' (compare euphemism: ''bathroom ) * dead tree edition for the paper version of a publication that can be found online * snail mail for traditional postal mail * fry'' or ''take the hot seat'' for ''capital punishment * boneyard for a cemetery }}

(uncountable) The use of a derogatory, offensive or vulgar word or phrase to replace a (more) neutral original.

(countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.