DYSPHEMISM

/ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ Scrabble 23 Words With Friends 24

Scrabble letter values: D₂Y₄S₁P₃H₄E₁M₃I₁S₁M₃ = 23

Definition

noun an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one.

Examples

“his favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter”

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