Stan CareyDec 7, 2022
It's been months since I wrote something for Strong Language (the sweary blog about swearing). Finally researching a new post, on the phrase "swear like a trooper" – or a sailor, trucker, etc. There are so many variants, and more in other languages. But it's a fun one to dig into.
#swearing #idioms #language #linguistics #research #amwriting
Show threadStan CareyDec 7, 2022
If you speak a #language other than English, and it has an expression equivalent to "swear like a ____", referring to a specific occupation like sailor, cart driver, etc., let me know! I've gathered a few examples, but the more data I get, the better. #linguistics #languages #swearing #profanity #research
Show threadOrenHDec 7, 2022
@stancarey Can't think of an exact equivalent in #Hebrew, closest might be a "peh jorah," i.e. sewer mouth
Show threadAnita / Married with dinnerDec 8, 2022
@LangPolJER @stancarey oh wow, in English a “pejorative” is a negative word or phrase. (I had to go look up if that was a coincidence, and it seems to be!)
Show threadOrenH
@Marriedwdinner yes, etymology of "pejorative" seems to lie elsewhere (French, Latin)
Dec 8, 2022 at 6:45amWeb