Cussing, cursing, or swearing, no matter what you call it, attitudes towards strong language in general use are shifting a ...

Linguists have noticed that many swear words share the same sharp, punchy sounds—hard consonants like “k,” “t,” and “g” that burst out of the mouth rather than flow. When a study examined those sound ...

The days of washing your kid's mouth out with soap because they said a curse word appear to be on the wane-at least according ...

New research reveals that swearing can boost physical performance by reducing self-doubt and internal hesitations. A study ...

There is nothing more tiring, and unimaginative, than people filling blank spaces in a conversation with a tirade of reflexive F-bombs. And it’s not just me. Or my imagination. Studies done on this ...

Parents don’t agree on when kids should swear. A new poll explores how families balance language, age, and social influence.