2007-02-14 09:49:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It's a word that has been around a long time. Considered Vulgar because it describes the "act" in a crude and non caring way. The funny thing about that word is even when it's heard by someone who has used it before, it can make the person hearing it feel uncomfortable.
2007-02-14 10:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by doe 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because as it started out, it was not even a word, it was an acronym, used to describe a criminal offense. In those days, the conviction was "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge," and abbreviated in records by the four letters we know it by. I don't know what the punishment was at that time... probably flogging or branding, or being driven out of the community. I don't think it was still punishable by death.
It is considered bad because of it's original incriminating and onerous meaning.
2007-02-14 19:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by David T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have made it that way. The meanings of words change over time. For instance - "gay" used to mean "happy," but now it refers to a homosexual. Curse words come and go - and we have allowed this one a place in the Dirty Word Hall of Fame.
2007-02-14 10:34:26 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cursing is an illustration of low intelligence, and occasional classification. Such words, because they carry about unsavory connotations into play, tutor disrespect even as utilized in the route of, or in the presence of others. The English language is abundant and wealthy with out resorting to filthy references. seem, if someone called you an @sshole you'll not like it would you? If someone called you a bastard, it would advise your mom become no longer married for your father once you've been born. Why would everybody attempt this? it isn't any longer cool, it isn't any longer humorous, it is demeaning. once you do not have any respect for your self or others interior earshot, pass ahead. It makes you look like crude and worry-free.
2016-11-28 02:52:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is about an act that should not be discussed in polite company.
2007-02-14 10:02:44 · answer #5 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a very crude way of describing something
2007-02-14 12:24:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because people agree to react to it.
2007-02-14 09:59:34 · answer #7 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because when you say the f sound (fa) it shows your teeth, making you look angry
2007-02-14 10:03:19 · answer #8 · answered by suzie q 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋