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taboo deformation

taboo deformation noun: 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).

Noun

taboo deformation (countable and uncountable, plural taboo deformations)

  1. 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).

Forms of taboo deformation

pluraltaboo deformations

Questions about taboo deformation

What does taboo deformation mean?
Taboo deformation means 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).
What part of speech is taboo deformation?
Taboo deformation is a noun.
What is the plural of taboo deformation?
The plural of taboo deformation is taboo deformations.

Words near taboo deformation in the dictionary

  1. tabonuco
  2. tabonucos
  3. taboo
  4. taboo avoidance
  5. taboo avoidances
  6. taboo deformation
  7. taboo deformations
  8. tabooed
  9. tabooer
  10. tabooers
  11. tabooification

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