DYSPHEMISTIC
\dˌɪsfəmˈɪstɪk], \dˌɪsfəmˈɪstɪk], \d_ˌɪ_s_f_ə_m_ˈɪ_s_t_ɪ_k]\
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of an offensive substitute for inoffensive terminology; "`nigger' is a dysphemistic term for `African-American'"
By Princeton University
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of an offensive substitute for inoffensive terminology; "`nigger' is a dysphemistic term for `African-American'"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].