The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
A profane, vulgar term, notably a curse or obscene oath.
A word without meaning added to fill a syntactic position.
A word that adds to the strength of a phrase without affecting its meaning.
Serving to fill up, merely for effect, otherwise redundant.
Marked by expletives (phrase-fillers).