Re:Naughty words: What makes swear words so offensive?
by koralatov on Tuesday March 08, 2016 @04:28AM
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Highlander here, now living in Aberdeen. The usage you linked to is prevalent only in the Central Belt; up here, it still carries a derogatory implication unless it's being used by close friends. Also worth noting that I've never, ever heard a woman from the Central Belt using it in the way UD describes, only men.
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Re:Naughty words: What makes swear words so offensive?
by davb on Tuesday March 08, 2016 @06:22AM
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I moved from Glasgow to Aberdeen (and stayed there for a decade) and it was noticeable how differently they treat that word. Even in situations where swear words were flying, breaking out "cunt" would put pause to the conversation. It was strange, and amusing.
Women from Glasgow certainly use that word. Just as frequently as men. That's not to say all women, or all men, but in equal proportion.