Many Dutch swear words are as well, but they often feel weaker than the medical ones. Schijt is less like its English cognate and more like the gentler French merde.

Swear word or not, let's take a look at where it comes from. "Crap" has a basis in farming terminology, of all things. It is thought to have roots in Old Dutch (krappen meaning "to cut off ...

Our brains swear for good reasons: to vent, cope, boost our grit and feel closer to those around us. Swear words can act as social glue and play meaningful roles in how people communicate, connect ...

An analysis of the way 13 different Dutch swear words were used on Twitter during the month of September has revealed sharp regional variations and a nationwide fondness for the k word.. Broadcaster ...

It’s about damn time. Premiering Tuesday, Jan. 5, and hosted by Nicolas Cage, the new Netflix series “History of Swear Words” takes a deep dive into the roots of taboo words, such as “f--k ...