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Netherlands — Phrase #3
😂#3 Creative Genius
Tering
/ˈteːrɪŋ/
Literal: Tuberculosis
Feels like: Using an obsolete disease as profanity. TB hasn't been a major threat in the Netherlands for decades, so "tering" has softened over time — it's now the disease-swear you can use without causing maximum offense
CurrentAdult⚠️⚠️ Moderate
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Yer maw's got baws
/jɛr mɔːz ɡɒt bɔːz/
CurrentYouth/Adult⚠️⚠️ Moderate