"taboo deformation" meaning in All languages combined

See taboo deformation on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: taboo deformations [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} taboo deformation (countable and uncountable, plural taboo deformations)
  1. (linguistics) A modification of a word or phrase by way of euphemism to avoid a taboo (as in the case of a minced oath or due to the belief that mentioning a dangerous creature's name may cause that creature to appear). Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Linguistics Related terms: taboo avoidance
    Sense id: en-taboo_deformation-en-noun-4zxb~kFs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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