Euphemism

• Euphemism (from the Greek word meaning "to speak pleasantly") is the term for not saying what you mean, and over the centuries English has developed thousands of euphemisms, delicate stand-ins for direct and honest speech. —  The Word Detective
• Euphemism of Choice: Mary Jane, which is also, in an example of sloppy screenwriting, the name of Dave Chappelle's love interest. —  CollegeHumor: Recent Articles
• Euphemism of Choice: Shibby, as in "Dude, they'll only give us a PG-13 rating if we call it shibby." —  CollegeHumor: Recent Articles
• Weed Euphemism of Choice: Various, but summed up well in one sequence where Kumar's love for a bag is seen as twenty-year marriage, unpaid bills and domestic disturbances included. —  CollegeHumor: Recent Articles
• Too bad there is no Pulitzer for "Most Creative Euphemism for an Emmy-Winning Song"! —  Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch

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