201 ways to say ‘f**k’: what 1.7 billion words of online text shows about how the world swears
- Posted on June 15, 2025
- By CNN
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201 ways to say ‘f**k’: what 1.7 billion words of online text shows about how the world swears

Our brains swear for good reasons: to vent, cope, boost our grit and feel closer to those around us. Swear words can act as social glue and play meaningful roles in how people communicate, connect and express themselves – both in person, and online.