70 “Mother Approved” Cuss Words For When You Can’t Say The Real Thing
Let me start off by saying that I certainly don't go around cussing like a sailor. But I do appreciate a good cuss word now and again. Sometimes no other word can quite capture the essence of the situation. For example, when some guy cuts you off in traffic, I bet you can think of several words other than "jerk" to reference the fellow. I know I sure can.
Sometimes the scene calls for a lighter approach. I know my momma raised a gentleman and minding your tongue on certain occasions is just the gentlemanly thing to do. Below you'll see a series of "mother-tested and mother-approved" cuss words for just about any situation. Follow along to see which ones you recognize or have used before.
LOOK: 70 "MOTHER APPROVED" CUSS WORDS FOR WHEN YOU CAN'T SAY THE REAL THING
Single Words
- Shucks
- Rats
- Gosh
- Toot
- Crapola
- Turd
- Sheesh
- Flippin'
- Phooey
- Ticked
- Heck
- Shoot
- Jeepers
- Geez
- Crud
- Dang
- Darn
- Snot
- Booger
- Nerts
- Crimeny
- Cripes
- Jackwagon
- Gadzooks
- Fiddlesticks
- Malarkey
- Mylanta
- Fartknocker
- Doggonnit
Multiple Words and Phrases
- Good Gravy
- Good Grief
- Fiddle Faddle
- Bull Snot
- Crud Muffin
- Cotton Pickin'
- Bucket Head
- Shucky Darn
- Dad Burnit
- Dag Nabbit
- Confound It
- Dad Blame It
- Dad Gummit
- Dad Blast It
- Pigeon Pellets
- Buffalo Bagels
- Mule Muffins
- Great Googley Moogley
- Great Caesar's Ghost
- Geez Louise
- Kiss My Grits
- Heavens to Betsy
- What The What?
- What The Devil?
- Jumpin' Jehoshaphat
- Booger Snot
- Mother of Pearl
- Bull Twinkies
- Gee Willikers
- H-E-Double Hockey Sticks
- Shut The Front Door
- Son of a Biscuit
- Son of a Biscuit Eater
- Son of a Bacon Bit
- Son of a Nutcracker
- Horse Hockey
- Horse Puckey
- Horse Feathers
- For Heaven's Sake
- For The Love of Pete
- For Pete's Sake
- For Cryin' Out Loud
Believe me, I get it. Sometimes absolutely no other word will do, but be cautious. In some cases, using real cuss words can get your face slapped, in the emergency room, or in trouble with the law. The words above, however, can be used in a multitude of situations and scenarios.
Flexing your vocabulary is a good thing. Check out even more words that are fun to say out loud, just look below.
