euphemism treadmill

Noun

Meaning

euphemism treadmill

(lexicography) The process by which euphemisms fall into disuse and are replaced by new ones, as the old ones become socially unacceptable over time.
Coordinate term: pejoration

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Close letter words and terms

euphemise euphemiser euphemism euphemist euphemistic euphemistic expressions