AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
6min chapter
Swearing: A F**king Long History
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
The Uncertain Origin of the Word 'Fuck'
This chapter explores the etymology of the word 'fuck', discussing its Germanic roots and its evolution from meaning 'hit or strike' to its adaptation to sexual intercourse. The hosts also delve into the first written citation of the word and its usage in various contexts, such as compounds and place names.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode