22 does not actually mean
“to have sexual intercourse” but it is used to exaggerate the word „genius‟.
e. Vulgarism
Generally, these are expressions which are considered crude, raw, and come from the streets. Vulgar language is used to debase or devalue the thing or
individual reffered to or described. I have to take a crap and Wow, look at her tits are two vulgar utterances that would in some contexts be regarded as insentive,
distasteful, and offensive. Vulgarity and obscenity have the same reference especially to words or
expressions that contain sexual anatomy and excretory function in a rough manner Battistella, 2005, p. 72. The difference between vulgarity and obscenity is
usually related to the level of prurience. In other words, vulgarity demonstrates the raw expression of street language Jay, in Doyle, 2009, p. 1. Moreover, Jay
in Mercury, 1995, p. 30 asserts that vulgarity is used to humiliate or bring down the thing or individual referred to or described. The words that belong to this type
are such as ass, tit, cock, dick, and cunt.
f. Expletives
These are interjections that are clearly emotianally charged such as Shit Fuck. Without addressing anyone specifically, speakers use expletives to release
their frustations and emotions. Besides, they are also reflexive reactions to something that has unexpectedly happened to the speaker. For instance, we will
utter the certain words when our toe hits the table.
23 Besides, Anderson and Trudgill as cited in Lindahl, 2008, p. 4 also
categorized swear words into four types. There are many types of swearing which are usually used in people‟s communication. Each type of swearing has its own
distinctive characteristics that make it different from others. They are expletive, abusive, humorous, and auxiliary swearing. Each point is described as below:
a. Expletive swearing
Expletive swearing is not directed to other people. It is used to express personal emotions, such as anger, shock, and frustration. Besides, it can also be
expressed the emotion of joy and sorrow. Expletive swearing actually does not have specific meaning. Some examples in expletive swearing are Fuck, Hell,
Shit, and Goddamn it.
b. Abusive swearing
Unlike the expletive swearing, abusive swearing is directed towards others. This type of swearing includes name calling and other cursing expressions
that are offensive and causing insult. The function is to attack the addressee verbally. Some examples of abusive swearing in this type are, You lucky bastard,
You are an asshole, and Go to the fucking hell
c. Humorous swearing
Humorous swearing is a swearing that is directed towards others, but it is not abusive. It tends to be idiomatic, playful, humorous, and not serious rather
than offensive. Besides, it is not causing insult and it is used to reduce the tension in certain condition. An example from this type is Get your ass in gear.
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