Cunt

This article is about the vulgarism. For other uses, see Cunt (disambiguation).

"Cunt" (/kʌnt/ ⓘ) is a vulgar word for the vulva in its primary sense, but it is used in a variety of ways, including as a term of disparagement. "Cunt" is often used as a disparaging and obscene term for a woman in the United States, an unpleasant or objectionable person (regardless of gender) in the United Kingdom and Ireland, or a contemptible man in Australia and New Zealand.[1][2][3][4] In Australia and New Zealand, it can also be a neutral or positive term when used with a positive qualifier (e.g., "He's a good cunt").[5][6] The term has various derivative senses, including adjective and verb uses.

  1. ^ "cunt", Online Cambridge Dictionary, 19 July 2024
  2. ^ "cunt", Dictionary – Merriam-Webster online, Merriam-Webster, retrieved 13 September 2013
  3. ^ "cunt", Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, archived from the original on 23 March 2013, retrieved 13 September 2013
  4. ^ "Cunt". Macquarie Dictionary. Macmillan. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
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