The syntax of swearing

1. What is swearing in linguistics?
2. What type of language is swearing?
3. What is an example of swearing?
4. How do you write swearing in symbols?

What is swearing in linguistics?

Swearing is the use of taboo language with the purpose of expressing the speaker's emotional state and communicating that information to listen- ers (see Jay 1992, 2000).

What type of language is swearing?

Profanity, also known as cursing, cussing, swearing, bad language, foul language, obscenities, expletives or vulgarism, is a socially offensive use of language. Accordingly, profanity is language use that is sometimes deemed impolite, rude, indecent, or culturally offensive; in certain religions, it constitutes sin.

What is an example of swearing?

I swear (that) I'll never leave you. He swore solemnly that he would never hit her again. 'That' is usually left out, especially in speech. swear to do something She made him swear not to tell anyone.

How do you write swearing in symbols?

The standard recommended grawlix is: @#$%&. This uses the five beefiest symbols in the order they appear on an American keyboard. (If you curse with a British accent, try @#£%&.)