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Swear words

(130 Posts)
baubles Sat 18-Mar-17 13:23:23

I think not. I've been known to say 'that sucks' and my grandchildren refer to boobs when talking about breastfeeding.

I've never uttered the first though as it sounds much worse than 'shit' to me. No idea why.

Riverwalk Sat 18-Mar-17 13:21:35

Shite, yes

Sucks, no

Boobs, no. I remember when I first this around 1972 and it seemed soooo American!

LadyGracie Sat 18-Mar-17 13:19:10

Not in my book although I'm not too keen on 'shite', but my posh DS says it so it can't be bad!

Chewbacca Sat 18-Mar-17 13:18:32

Nah! smile

thatbags Sat 18-Mar-17 13:07:23

Are 'shite', 'sucks', and 'boobs' swear words?