euphemism
US /ˈjufəˌmɪzəm/
・UK /ˈju:fəmɪzəm/
C1
n.NounExpression that avoids saying something offensive
Pass away' is a euphemism for 'die'
Video subtitles
When he's way fitter than you ??? Elena Gabrielle
- And I'm thinking, like, oh, definitely euphemism, probably organic, right?
And I'm thinking, like, oh, definitely euphemism, probably organic, right?
- He goes, "Hey, uh, you want to come back to my place for some protein shakes?" And I'm thinking, like, "Oh, definitely euphemism.
He goes, "Hey, uh, you want to come back to my place for some protein shakes?" And I'm thinking, like, "Oh, definitely euphemism.
10 Scariest Moments in Recent World History
- On February 24th, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the beginning of a special military operation, which was largely interpreted by the international community as a euphemism for an all-out invasion.
On February 24th, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the beginning of a special military operation, which was largely interpreted by the international community as a euphemism for an all-out invasion.
- On February 24th, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the beginning of a "special military operation," which was largely interpreted by the international community as a euphemism for an all-out invasion.
On February 24th, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the beginning of a "special military operation," which was largely interpreted by the international community as a euphemism for an all-out invasion.
Wait, I'm the Bride?! | Gumball - The Shippening | Cartoon Network
- That's not a euphemism, it literally did.
That's not a euphemism, it literally did.
- That's not a euphemism it literally did.
That's not a euphemism it literally did.
エジプト学の専門家だけど質問ある？| Tech Support | WIRED Japan
- They actually did have a euphemism for to have sex.
They actually did have a euphemism for to have sex.
- They actually did have a euphemism for to have sex.
They actually did have a euphemism for to have sex.
Gordon Ramsay Critiques Stephen's PB&J
- I CAN'T EVEN SAY THE EUPHEMISM?
I CAN'T EVEN SAY THE EUPHEMISM?
- Normally, I can't say "F word." I can't even say, like, the euphemism.
Normally, I can't say "F word." I can't even say, like, the euphemism.
8 Most Ridiculous Eating Challenges
- and that's not a euphemism for anything
and that's not a euphemism for anything
- And that's not a euphemism for anything.
And that's not a euphemism for anything.
A New Frontier for International Students: Insights on Direct Admissions with Jamie Kanki
- I called last year the great realignment in international education and that's a euphemism for a really steep decline in some of the traditional destination countries.
I called last year the great realignment in international education and that's a euphemism for a really steep decline in some of the traditional destination countries.
- And that's a euphemism for a really steep decline in some of the traditional destination countries.
And that's a euphemism for a really steep decline in some of the traditional destination countries.
How the Colors Got Their Names | Otherwords
- But since it was considered dangerous to even mention the fearsome beast by name, ancient hunters came up with a euphemism "bero" which meant brown one.
But since it was considered dangerous to even mention the fearsome beast by name, ancient hunters came up with a euphemism "bero" which meant brown one.
- but since it was considered dangerous to even mention the fearsome beast by name, ancient hunters came up with a euphemism, berro, which meant brown one.
but since it was considered dangerous to even mention the fearsome beast by name, ancient hunters came up with a euphemism, berro, which meant brown one.
Mitt Romney on Leadership: Know Your Values
- Um, uh, I, uh that's the euphemism of the day.
Um, uh, I, uh that's the euphemism of the day.
- conditions became met. I, I. >> [LAUGH] >> That's the euphemism of the day.
conditions became met. I, I. >> [LAUGH] >> That's the euphemism of the day.
Michael Sandel：Justice What's The Right Thing To Do Episode 01 THE MORAL SIDE OF MURDER
- Dudley describes their rescue in his diary with staggering euphemism, "On the 24th day, as we were having our breakfast, a ship appeared at last." The three survivors were picked up by a German ship.
Dudley describes their rescue in his diary with staggering euphemism, "On the 24th day, as we were having our breakfast, a ship appeared at last." The three survivors were picked up by a German ship.
- Dudley describes their rescue in his diary with staggering euphemism.
Dudley describes their rescue in his diary with staggering euphemism.