2007-01-13 01:31:10 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
hello retards i said MOST
2007-01-13 01:35:56 · update #1
Yeah not noticed that before but maybe because their quicker/easier to say and write?? And I noticed (unlike others) that you did say 'most'!
2007-01-13 01:35:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They mainly derived from Saxon words rather than Norman for one. Most cusswords were short and expletive, probably a characteristic of Saxon language at the time. We've just inherited it.
We could argue that a single syllable is simpler, quicker and easier on the brain, especially in the heat of the moment.
2007-01-13 01:41:58 · answer #2 · answered by karnautrahl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The answer is blatantly obvious, because people who swear haven't got a large enough vocabulary, and cannot think of anything other than a swear word to say.
2007-01-13 02:24:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because most people that use them are unable to pronounce anything bigger.
Anyone who constantly uses cuss words usually doesn't have a vocabulary sufficient to adequately express themselves. They think that swearing makes their point.
2007-01-13 01:41:37 · answer #4 · answered by Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a swear word had more than one syllable it would have less impact as a quick insult.
2007-01-13 01:38:07 · answer #5 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 4 letter words are more effective and offensive.
2007-01-13 10:01:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
convenience. The ppl who use them most aren't as smart.
2007-01-13 02:01:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
So they easy to spell
2007-01-13 01:37:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So the Chavs can spell them as well as use them.
2007-01-13 01:37:26 · answer #9 · answered by knowitall 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its quick and handy to say them with one syliable(excuse my **** spelling)
2007-01-13 01:39:52 · answer #10 · answered by RK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋