What are good substitute swear words?

Question

At work, you have to drop a quarter in the jar everytime you swear (it goes to charity) and I'm going broke, although half the time I'm provoked. I'm looking for some substitutes that might help me. i.e. instead of "dammit", i can say "darn it"..or instead of "Sh*t", I sometimes am able to slow it down and turn it into "shishkebab".....or instead of F*ck you, you F*cking F*ck !...I sometimes say "I don't agree with your premise". Thats the type of suggestions I'm looking for.

Answer 1

When I swear (which is quite often) I use real words...God d@mnit, sh!t, f*ck, etc. The thing is...when you're using a substitution for a bad word, you're still upset/angry enough to use it...What makes sh!t bad and poop not bad? You're saying it in anger, but you're just saying a different word. Does this make sense?

Answer 2

Substitute Curse Words

Answer 3

Well right now I have a 3 year old, and if I ever heard him repeating any cuss word I would tell him that is a bad word to say. Even as an adult I don't just go around cussing or using substitute swear words.Those words are not in my vocabulary.

Answer 4

Words To Replace Curse Words

Answer 5

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What are good substitute swear words?
At work, you have to drop a quarter in the jar everytime you swear (it goes to charity) and I'm going broke, although half the time I'm provoked. I'm looking for some substitutes that might help me. i.e. instead of "dammit", i can say "darn it"..or instead of...

Answer 6

Son of a buffalo chip!
Fu kryin' out loud!
pumpernickel,
kumquats,
Don't know where the last two came from. It is all about the energy behind the words though, not the particular word itself.
Though some are more socially acceptable. I would still not want my young child frustrated enough to resort to spitting out insults.
I was always told that someone who has to resort to profanity just doesn't have enough intelligence to think of something better to say.

Answer 7

In our house we say Fudgenut! F-bomb! and Shizzle!
Sometimes I can even bring it down to Oh man! or Oh bother! (like pooh). It's true that you either cuss or you don't but a natural reaction that is void of cuss words or its substitutes takes many years of zen meditation.

Answer 8

It has been brought to management's attention that some individuals throughout the company have been using foul language during the normal conversation with their co-workers. Due to complaints received from some employees who may be easily offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated. We do however realize the critical importance of beingable to accurately express your feelings when communicating with co-workers.

Therefore, a list of 18 New and Innovative "TRY SAYING" phrases has been provided so that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective manner.

TRY SAYING: I think you could use more training.
INSTEAD OF: You don't know what the f___ you're doing.
TRY SAYING: She's an aggressive go-getter.
INSTEAD OF: She's a ball-busting b__ch.
TRY SAYING: Perhaps I can work late.
INSTEAD OF: And when the f___ do you expect me to do this?
TRY SAYING: I'm certain that isn't feasible.
INSTEAD OF: No f______ way.
TRY SAYING: Really?
INSTEAD OF: You've got to be sh__ing me!
TRY SAYING: Perhaps you should check with...
INSTEAD OF: Tell someone who gives a sh__.
TRY SAYING: I wasn't involved in the project.
INSTEAD OF: It's not my f______ problem.
TRY SAYING: That's interesting.
INSTEAD OF: What the f___?
TRY SAYING: I'm not sure this can be implemented.
INSTEAD OF: This sh__ won't work.
TRY SAYING: I'll try to schedule that.
INSTEAD OF: Why the f____ didn't you tell me sooner?
TRY SAYING: He's not familiar with the issues.
INSTEAD OF: He's got his head up his a__.
TRY SAYING: Excuse me, sir?
INSTEAD OF: Eat sh__ and die.
TRY SAYING: So you weren't happy with it?
INSTEAD OF: Kiss my a__.
TRY SAYING: I'm a bit overloaded at the moment.
INSTEAD OF: F___ it, I'm on salary.
TRY SAYING: I don't think you understand.
INSTEAD OF: Shove it up your a__.
TRY SAYING: I love a challenge.
INSTEAD OF: This job sucks.
TRY SAYING: You want me to take care of that?
INSTEAD OF: Who the h___ died and made you boss?
TRY SAYING: He's somewhat insensitive.
INSTEAD OF: He's a pr_ck.
Thank You, Human Resources

Answer 9

the use of language is a habit, good or bad...

so scroll through the million you already know till to find what rolls off your tongue the easiest....then, use that....even if it doesn't seem to fit.

for example...
i am a big one to say sh!t....
so i say snot.
its close, the kids love it, its politically correct and most of all i am comfortable with the substitution,

changing or replacing habits or behaviors is difficult, expect to fail, keep trying, don't give up, and eventually you will be able hang out at any playground, and not offend any-ones mother!!!

Answer 10

Okay. Here are my personal favorite. I am ex-military, so I had a real funky, nasty, potty mouth. I had to develop unique sub words too, now that I am a Mommy.
Instead of shut the **** up, use "Shut the front door."
Instead of ahhh, ****, use "ahhh shuggy duggy quack quack."
Instead of *****, use "biscuiteater."
When you're really angry, yell "Oh pinto beans."
Instead of what the ****!?!? Simply state, "What the duck?"
Instead of piss, state "pickled pigs feet!"
Hope these help!