The Worst Words In The English Dictionary That Should Be Considered A Crime If You Say Them | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

The Worst Words In The English Dictionary That Should Be Considered A Crime If You Say Them

Don't commit the crime of saying these words regularly. Or ever.

Katryna Eastwood
Feb 06, 2018
Grand Canyon University
2850
The Worst Words In The English Dictionary That Should Be Considered A Crime If You Say Them
Kai Pilger

The English language is a beautiful and complex form of communication. Yes, it is the hardest language to learn and even native speakers still can't figure out there, their and they're. It's a language that should be appreciated. As an English major, the use of words is very important to me.

I feel that words are powerful, meaningful and can be louder than actions if used correctly. I will happily correct people if they mispronounce words, then shake my head at myself for being THAT person. I am also the annoying person in your classroom who can complete sentences that the teacher can't finish.

Yes, words are a magical thing and we should value their significance. We should proudly show off our vocabulary. Use your big words! You struggled through elementary school vocab tests for a reason.

On the other hand, the English language has some very gross, awful words that everyone should avoid saying at all costs. Even if the meaning is innocent, it just sounds plain wrong. They don't roll off the tongue or make any sentence sound appealing to the human ear. While reading this could be a cringe fest, it's important to remember to never use these words and take this information to heart.

1. Wet

Definition: covered or saturated with water or another liquid.
Synonyms: damp, soaked, drenched

2. Pus

Definition: a thick yellowish or greenish opaque liquid produced in infected tissue, consisting of dead white blood cells and bacteria with tissue debris and serum.
Synonyms: matter, suppuration

3. Slurp

Definition: eat or drink (something) with a loud sloppysucking noise.

Synonyms: gulp, drink

4. Cream

Definition: a thick liquid or semisolid cosmetic or medical preparation applied to the skin
Synonyms: lotion, moisturizer

5. Chummy


Definition: on friendly terms; friendly
Synonyms: friendly, on good terms

6. Gurgle


Definition: make a hollow bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle
Synonyms: bubble, ripple

7. Sweat

Definition: (of a liquid) flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes
Synonyms: drip, drain

8. Ooze

Definition: (of a fluid) slowly trickle or seep out of something; flow in a very gradual way
Synonyms: filter, trickle

9. Squirt

Definition: cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet
Synonyms: splash, spray

10. Potty

Definition: a bowl used by small children as a toilet
Synonyms: toilet

11. Moist

Definition: slightly wet
Synonyms: misty, dewey

12. Dinky

Definition: small, insignificant
Synonyms: unimportant, trivial

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

AI music threatens creativity

The Soul of Sound: How AI Challenges Human Expression in Music

875799
Humans and robots face off in a rock band battle with guitars and drums, under dynamic lighting.
StableDiffusion

In an age where artificial intelligence can mimic the voice of Freddie Mercury or reimagine pop hits as synthwave ballads, a new frontier has emerged — one that blurs the line between innovation and erosion. While AI offers undeniable benefits in technical domains, its intrusion into creative arts, especially music, raises urgent questions. Not just about copyright, but about culture, education, and the very soul of artistic expression.


Keep Reading...Show less
ai generated music
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

Miami University
1167416
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
music
Entertainment

Why Your Astrological Sign May Not Match Your Personality

We are all more than just one sign.

SUNY Plattsburgh
1072858
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
astrology
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

UNC Greensboro
1061994
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
spring
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

Sacred Heart University
3087542
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
good person

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments