swear like a trooper
Use extreme profanity
To swear like a trooper is to curse frequently and with vigor.
The trooper is a soldier, whose rough language became proverbial: She stubbed her toe and swore like a trooper.
The phrase usually carries a note of impressed surprise at someone's profanity, especially when unexpected from the speaker.
- cussingUsing profane language
- outburstSudden emotional release
- foul languageObscene or vulgar speech
- profanityVulgar or obscene speech
- four-letter wordsBrief vulgar expressions
vituperation · taboo words · tirade · vulgarisms · invective · expletives · blue streak · strong language · ranting · let loose · railing · hot-tempered · diatribe · curse like a sailor · unfiltered · no filter · brash · irreverent
swear like a trooperspeak softly
Vocalize at low volume
whisper · murmur · hold one's tongue · bite one's tongue · say nothing
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