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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

Contents 1 Use of c. word in Neologisms and as an adjective 2 I don't think that "cunt" is a bad word 3 Addition to pre-20th Century Usage 4 THis could be a Featured Article 5 Possibility of reference to a sheath in old scottish warfare 6 Use by Begbie in Trainspotting 7 THE WORD CUNT IS NOT CONSIDERED A WORD TO BE USED AFFECTIONATLEY IN NEW ZEALAND 8 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 9 Etymological Accuracy 10 Please Consider adding this Acronym. 11 In the United Kingdom, cunt is almost always used to refer to men, not women. 12 cunt as one of the seven words 13 Reminder - this is a talkpage for improving this article (not a chat forum)

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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?

[edit] 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).

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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).

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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)