Maybe you people could rate "crap" on a scale of 1 to 10.
2006-12-05 03:28:43 · 13 answers · asked by Stephanie S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"Crap" is actually a euphemism. A euphemism is when you substitute a mild, indirect, or vague term for a term that is considered harsh, blunt, or offensive. Therefore, while some people may consider crap a cuss word, it is supposed to be less offensive.
I use euphemisms often in my speech. However, I probably shouldn't since I am really just expressing my anger in "pretty" words such as Crap!, Oh Sugar!, and Gosh!. (Crap = sh**; Oh Sugar = oh sh**; and Gosh = God) Therefore, to me, "crap" is just a pretty cuss word... and on the scale of one to ten... I would give it a 4 (with 1 being pure speech without euphemisms and 10 being speech full of pure cuss words).
2006-12-05 03:43:04 · answer #1 · answered by Laurie V 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, yes indeed it is a cuss word, and if I am to rate it on a scale of 1 to 10 I would give it 8.
2006-12-05 03:37:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being the most offensive/egregious) I would give "crap" a 4.
2006-12-05 03:31:55 · answer #3 · answered by dontknow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of specific methods to assert grandmom. How about MeMa? And then there's MomMom? And my brother's youngsters call his spouse's mom "Mrs." (i don't consider she was once in a position to be a grandmother). And i've neighbors who are Polish and their grandmother is Posha. (in case you have a robust cultural tie you would discover the title for grandmom in that culture and use it). I do not don't forget which tradition it's from however a different identify for grandmom is Nooni. Excellent luck together with your search and God Bless.
2016-08-10 00:22:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion the above mentioned word is not really considered a "cuss" word, but it is a nasty word and I don't use it. I also don't admire people who make a habit of using that word. If ten is the highest (curse), I would rate it 8.
2006-12-05 03:32:52 · answer #5 · answered by rona w 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are a determination of different procedures to assert grandmom. How about MeMa? and then there is MomMom? and my brother's young ones call his spouse's mom "Mrs." (i don't believe of she change into waiting to be a grandmother). and that i have associates who're Polish and their grandmother is Posha. (once you've a sturdy cultural tie you may want to make certain the call for grandmom in that custom and use it). i do not keep in ideas which custom that is from yet yet another call for grandmom is Nooni. reliable luck including your seek for and God Bless.
2016-11-23 18:07:40 · answer #6 · answered by klitzner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Originally it started as a replacement word for things much worse. I'm not gonna mention them becuase I'll probably make a mistake and speel them accidently. Over time, though, it got to be as bad as the actual words that it replaced.
On the scale. .00002
2006-12-05 03:40:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say a 4 also...but you kow some people get offended by hell and some people don't even like the expresssion Oh My God! or Oh God! I don't get it. But even though I don't consider it a curse word, I still wouldn't use it around certain people.
2006-12-05 04:12:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive never thought of it as a cuss word, and its very rare for someone to consider that a cussword, those who do are anal.
2006-12-08 13:08:58 · answer #9 · answered by mayi o 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd give it a 1 --- i don't find it offensive and use it all the time. however, i won't use it in certain situations (like business meetings or conversations with the mother-in-law).
2006-12-05 03:38:52 · answer #10 · answered by krazy4hd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋