The report found that parents who do object to their kids using curse words do so based on a variety of reasons—that it goes against their religion, that it indicates bad manners, or that it can be ...

Parents don’t agree on when kids should swear. A new poll explores how families balance language, age, and social influence.

Linguists have noticed that many swear words share the same sharp, punchy sounds—hard consonants like “k,” “t,” and “g” that burst out of the mouth rather than flow. When a study examined those sound ...

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. Many of us try to suppress the urge to blurt out an expletive when something goes wrong. But the instinct may actually be useful: ...

Blurting out some curse words could give you a quick performance boost. It might provide a surge in physical strength and endurance by reducing your inhibitions, according to a study published ...