Linguists have noticed that many swear words share the same sharp, punchy sounds—hard consonants like “k,” “t,” and “g” that burst out of the mouth rather than flow. When a study examined those sound ...

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. Many of us try to suppress the urge to blurt out an expletive when something goes wrong. But the instinct may actually be useful: ...

A new study in the journal 'American Psychologist' links swearing to "state disinhibition," a psychological state where you're less likely to hold back.

Swearing is often seen as rude or impulsive, but new psychological research suggests it may have surprising benefits. A study ...