taboo deformations

A form of taboo deformation — A modification of a word or phrase by way of euphemism to avoid a taboo (as in the case of a minced oath or due to the belief that mentioning a dangerous creature's name may cause that creature to appear).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of taboo deformation
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