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Offensive Language

Slang

Slang, patois and regional words and phrases should be used carefully as the degree of offence may differ according to different audiences. Take care with the meaning of offensive terms. For example, "twat" is a mildly offensive word to some people, to others it is another word for "cunt" and hence one of the most strongly offensive terms.

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