Talk:Cunt

Marathi, a language derived from Sanskrit has the word "Kuntan khana" which means a brothel. The "khana" part of the word means "place", whereas "kuntan" means sexual intercourse./Archive to Dec 2006

Accordoing to Wikepedia, "Cunnilingus is the act of using the mouth and tongue to stimulate the female genitals, particularly the clitoris, often the most sensitive part of the female genitalia. The term comes from an alternative Latin word for the vulva (cunnus) and from the Latin word for tongue (lingua)." It would seem, therefore, that an arguement could be made for a Latin basis tot he word cunt rather than a germanic. More likely, given the reference to Marathi language above, the word is a common indo-european word found in several languages

Use of c. word in Neologisms and as an adjective

I have obvious anxieties about the inclusion of the 'c' word in an encyclopaedia, and am uneasy at the propect of it being accessible to younger people. However, since it is here, I wonder if there would be any value in mentioning neologisms created through concatenation of the word with other nouns, as these are increasingly entering common usage. These might include, for example, cuntflaps, cunthead, cuntcock, cuntpiece, cuntface, cuntsmell, cuntlips, cuntstitch, cuntbuttock, cuntfanny, cuntchuckle, cuntfight, cunteyes, cuntkissies, cuntapple (can also be used with other fruit-types), cuntbricks, cuntsounds, cuntsauce, cuntcushion, cuntfiller, cuntcuddle, cuntmeet, cuntdown etc. I've also heard the word used increasingly as an adjective, such as cunting, cunted, cuntish, cuntfuelled, cunty, cuntled, cuntesque. What do other people think about this? BennyFromCrossroads 22:38, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

I don't think that "cunt" is a bad word

I think that "cunt" means a kind of rock music. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Mewtwowimmer (talk • contribs) 20:38, 6 January 2007 (UTC).

This is a matter of opinion, but is the word "cunt" really more offensive in the US than the word "nigger"?71.118.48.179 19:18, 7 February 2007 (UTC)Why don't you say that to a girl then?

Addition to pre-20th Century Usage

I have no references to this, but I'm aware of a term used in pre-20th Century England that is relevant to this article. The term is 'cunny pocket', and is a euphemism for the vagina when used as a smuggling device. Using the vagina for smuggling contraband was considered an effective method before body cavity searches were considered decent or necessary practice by customs employees. Misterduffy 20:30, 9 January 2007 (UTC).

THis could be a Featured Article

I think this article is of sufficiently high quality to be nominated as a Featured Article. What do others think? 87.112.91.133 15:37, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

I think that even if this were the most perfectly researched and brilliantly written article on Wikipedia, it would never become featured simply because of its name. Paul B 17:36, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

I reckon this is the most perfectly researched and brilliantly written article on Wikipedia. Paul's still right, of course. Sentence of the year: "Calling someone a cunt is generally considered impolite". William Bowe 09:21, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

It would get featured article, it just would never get main page. In any case, this is no where near featured status- not nearly enough references, and the sections could do with a shakeup. J Milburn 16:00, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Are you cunts fair dinkum? This article is badly written, full of original research, and lacks sources. It's all over the shop. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 203.18.241.193 (talk) 01:28, 3 April 2007 (UTC).

Possibility of reference to a sheath in old scottish warfare

My father once said that long ago the word "kunt" was used to refer to some sort of sheath in which to place a dagger, sword or some other weapon. It would be good to add some academic reference to the word and see what comes out of it. Please do some research and update as necessary. Thankyou

It is also ironic how the traditional usage of the work "cunt" -- meaning vagina is sometimes referred as an "axe wound", possibly linking the work kunt in its "sheath" meaning to the "axe wound".

Can somebody do some research and update. Blashyrk 04:00, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Your father was on the right track, but it was actually the politically correct "vagina" that means "sheath formed round a stem by the base of a leaf [from the Latin: meaning sheath, scabbard]" according to the Oxford Concise English Dictionary. M. Frederick 04:22, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

It's called axed wound because it bleeds and there's a slit. The idea of linking the word kunt in its "sheath" meaning to the "axe wound" is just stupid.

Use by Begbie in Trainspotting

Sadly, since the article's semi-protected and I can't remember my previous username, I'll plonk my suggestion here, for what it's worth.

In the section on use in various countries, such as the reference to Shaun of the Dead in the section on the UK, perhaps the sentence, "This lassy got glassed and no cunt leaves here until we find out what cunt did it." from Trainspotting, uttered by Begbie (a frequent user of the word) should appear in the Scottish section.

Just a thought. Over and out. Discussion very welcome. GentianHush 19:24, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

The true definition of the word cunt (or other words of that form i.e. - thunder-cunt, flaming-cunt, bitch and other things of that sort) is Alley. yes i read a book called Actual Meanings

THE WORD CUNT IS NOT CONSIDERED A WORD TO BE USED AFFECTIONATLEY IN NEW ZEALAND

It is actually rude to say someone is a cunt in New Zealand, unlike what the article says, for i live in New Zealand, so don't try using it in an "affectionate" way EVER in New Zealand, IT WILL NOT END NICELY.

Sorry, you are wrong. It is not in everyday use but it still is used. Just because you haven't said it doesn't mean its not true, thats a form of OR WookMuff 10:41, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

I'm a new zealander, and I've used it plenty of times as an affectionate term. So have lots of my mates (including females) - Mutant 13:51, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

It is also in use in the United States Armed Forces, notably in the United States Air Force as part of its dress uniform and service dress uniform, and in the U.S. Army from World War I until the 196

I joined the US Army in 1978 and was issued a garrison cap to be worn with either Class A or B uniforms ("A" so-called Dress Greens; "B" so-called Khakis). The Service (so-called bus driver's) cap was an option purchase item which was phased out sometime over the next ten years. The 'cunt-cap' was later superceded by the black beret.

Further elaboration on uniform types and classes: The Dress Green unifor was (and may still be) the Class A worn with white shirt and black bowtie in lieu of the Dress Blue uniform, which is (for most personnel) an optional purchase item. The original khaki uniform was a tropical-wool blend with either a long sleeve shirt and tie, or a short sleeve shirt. The khakis issued to me were of a perma-press material with short sleeves only. The original had been phased out prior to my enlistment, and the latter was replaced by the grey-green shirt during my enlistment. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 208.125.37.157 (talk) 15:28, 21 February 2007 (UTC).

Etymological Accuracy

Please see the following link for further discussion of this word's etymology: http://www.blogmark.co.za/index.php?q=node/4789 Of course, we must not overlook the meaning this word has today; but I don't think it hurts to be forthright about its origins. Interestingly, I see Barbara Walker's "The Woman's Encyclopedia" was mentioned in the Refenences section but not in the article. I wonder if another user attempted to cite Walker and clarify the word's origins, only to have her factual contributions promptly deleted. M. Frederick 04:02, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Please Consider adding this Acronym.

A number of UK Universities have been known to put up posters;

Cheating in
University will
Not be
Tolerated

With the letters C U N T in bold in order to attract attention of students.

87.81.62.45 00:54, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

"A number of UK universities"? Yea, right. Paul B

Not at MY university (The University of Salford). (Mawkish1983 14:07, 16 April 2007 (UTC))

In the United Kingdom, cunt is almost always used to refer to men, not women.

REALLY? I'd like to see a source for this.

Speaking as a Briton this is certainly true, the term is virtually exclusively used referring to men. Suriel1981 16:12, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

cunt as one of the seven words

I'm surprised there's not a reference to George Carlin's list of the "Seven Words You Can't Say On Television". Piss, Shit, Fuck, Cunt, Motherfucker, Cocksucker, and Tits.

At least the first and the last have been on broadcast TV since then, but I've not heard the middle five.

There could also be further references to The Vagina Monologues and uses therein.

Thanks for listening.

dan@riverofdata.com —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.117.243.112 (talk) 03:48, 9 March 2007 (UTC).

Clearly you don't get Channel 4. --LiamE 04:15, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

Hell, the British film Withnail and I contains the word cunt twice and that's only 15-rated. But then I'm fairly sure it was taboo to say the word period on American television up until about 10 years ago so American television must be a lot more inhibited. Suriel1981 16:16, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

What does this have to do w/ anything? Just delete the webpage and be done w/ it. Does it matter if you can say a word on British TV and not on American TV? Although, Britain does kick ass. GO BRITAIN!69.254.202.13 03:52, 29 March 2007 (UTC) User:TotalBritishLover621 8:44, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

Showtime series "the L word" has used shit, tits fuck and cunt several several times. One particular reference is "i love the word 'cunt'", said by Laura at the Planet.

Reminder - this is a talkpage for improving this article (not a chat forum)

Please keep the discussions on track or they will be deleted if they do not address improving this article. Please do not attack other users and keep the conversation WP:CIVIL. Morenooso 04:18, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

The ONE word that is so offensive??

I find this quote from the aritcle a little difficult to believe: "the word cunt remains in America the one word that is so offensive as to be customarily unspeakable." I would consider the "f word" to be much more offensive than cunt, considering you can't even use it more than once in a PG-13 movie. How often do we here cunt and other words in prime time sitcoms? David Mitchell 02:54, 17 April 2007 (UTC)

A couple of issues

"[...]or the Proto-Indo-European root *gwneH2/guneH2 = "woman" seen in gynaecology." ~ What is "*gwneH2/guneH2"? This could be some kind of phonetic transcription, but if so it's one I've never heard of. I would assume that it's some problem with the formatting, but obviously I can't correct it myself because I haven't the slightest idea what it's meant to mean.
"The earliest citation of this usage, circa 1230, is in the Oxford English Dictionary, referring to the London street known as "Gropecunt Lane"; as the word "cunt" has been incorporated into the colloquial and technical speech of nautical and other occupational traditions." ~ The semicolon (;) should be used to link two complete sentences that share a theme or idea. The section after the semicolon here is not a complete sentence, and doesn't seem to refer directly to the first section. I would correct this myself, but I can't work out what the second section is trying to say. Branfish 03:48, 25 April 2007 (UTC)