Word of the Day - euphemism

euphemism

/ˈjuːfəmɪz(ə)m/
noun
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to
be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or
embarrassing.

Origin
Late 16th century from Greek euphēmismos, from euphēmizein ‘use auspicious words’, from eu ‘well’ + phēmē ‘speaking’.

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Bob has often been described as quirky, but that's probably just a euphemism for wacko!