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Most disgusting words in the English language?

  • 21-05-2006 05:51PM
    #1
    Dave!
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    Hey folks,

    What do ye think are the most disgusting words in English? Most words evoke some sort of feeling or response in you, for example if I say "jump", you might get a different image in your head than if I said "leap". What word makes you cringe when you hear it?

    A common one is moist. And one that I just said a few seconds ago and so gave me the idea for the thread... puke.

    Both pretty nasty, but I'm sure you wonderful folks have more ideas!


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  • #2
    ChityWest
    Closed Accounts Posts: 794 ✭✭✭ChityWest


    'Afterbirth'.

    *Think I am still traumatised from the 'Tom Cruise to eat katie holmes's placenta' thread - seriously anytime I see her on tv I think placenta.


  • #3
    melekalikimaka
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 10,686 Mod ✭✭✭✭melekalikimaka


    plop


  • #4
    Crucifix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,437 ✭✭✭Crucifix


    A pal of mine once insisted it's "Fannybobbin".


  • #5
    Dave!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,856 ✭✭✭✭Dave!


    ChityWest wrote:
    'Afterbirth'.

    *Think I am still traumatised from the 'Tom Cruise to eat katie holmes's placenta' thread - seriously anytime I see her on tv I think placenta.
    Yeah, placenta is a good 'un alright. Also, scutters is pretty nasty...


  • #6
    amazingemmet
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    Shartting is another good one, conjures up some bad images.


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  • #7
    rsta
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    blue mould

    ... not nice... I opened a jar of guacamole that had been hidding in my fridge for a few weeks....


  • #8
    Dirk Gently
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    After birth gets my vote. People actually eat that shi.t. :eek:


  • #9
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Dangle berries:D


  • #10
    Huggles
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    Yes afterbirth is a horrible word! That gets my vote.


  • #11
    Dave!
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    I don't find afterbirth disgusting... the word, anyway! It's in the same boat as if someone said "undead". Evokes the same feelings, anywho.

    Dangle-berries is in the lead so far, at least in my books! ew! Fair play Plug.


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  • #12
    LadyJ
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    "Gee"..... I dunno,I just prefer "cúnt".


  • #13
    Ag marbh
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    hairy axe wound


  • #14
    Pigman II
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    blouse.


  • #15
    Plug
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    Purple headed warrior.


  • #16
    MrSinn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 589 ✭✭✭MrSinn


    I have two words "Ronan" and "Keating"


  • #17
    Ag marbh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭Ag marbh


    Gicker


  • #18
    Aspiration
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 717 ✭✭✭Aspiration


    Read the title of the thread and the word "Moist" came to my head too.

    "Mucus" is another one.


  • #19
    Smurfpiss
    Closed Accounts Posts: 765 ✭✭✭Smurfpiss


    gicker! ha!

    "moist used douchebag"


  • #20
    [Deleted User]
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    Monday

    Work


  • #21
    Explosive_Cornflake
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    Relationship


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  • #22
    Huggles
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    ooooh what about phlegm :D


  • #23
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    English


  • #24
    besty
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    Phloegm (sp?)


  • #25
    Sarky
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    Democracy.


  • #26
    Zebra3
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    Personally, I hate hearing the word......


    NO!!!!


    :D


  • #27
    Zaph
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    I'd say Watford, but don't mind me, I'm just a Leeds fan having a very bad day...

    Another vote for afterbirth here, BTW.


  • #28
    Huggles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,408 ✭✭✭Huggles


    besty wrote:
    Phloegm (sp?)

    wow look at all the meanings....

    phlegm Pronunciation Key (flm)
    n.

    1. Thick, sticky, stringy mucus secreted by the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract, as during a cold or other respiratory infection.
    2. One of the four humors of ancient and medieval physiology, thought to cause sluggishness, apathy, and evenness of temper.
    3. Sluggishness of temperament.
    4. Calm self-possession; equanimity.


  • #29
    chump
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,807 ✭✭✭chump


    gonorrhea

    followed closely by

    LOVE


  • #30
    Cake Fiend
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    Felch.


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  • #31
    constitutionus
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    actually could someone please tell me why the word **** is considered to be so offensive ? ok its not nice but i dont see it as being anymore offensive than say prick, yet most women go compleatly mental over it. honestly whats the deal ?


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