dysphemism in Finnish
dysphemism in Finnish is dysfemismi, nimittely, haukkumasana — dysphemism means the use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
dysphemism in Finnish
dysfemismi
(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
nimittely
(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
dysfemismi
(countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
haukkumasana
(countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
What does "dysphemism" mean?
- noun The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
- noun A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
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What is "dysphemism" in Finnish?
"dysphemism" in Finnish is dysfemismi, nimittely, haukkumasana. dysphemism means: The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
Are there other ways to say "dysphemism" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "dysphemism": dysfemismi, nimittely, haukkumasana.
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