Cunt
/kʌnt/noun
A vulgar term for female genitalia.
Did you know?The word "cunt" has been used since at least the 13th century, and its origins are believed to trace back to a goddess of fertility, revealing a lost reverence for femininity.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*kunton
“a term for female genitalia, possibly relating to kinship and the feminine divine.”
Old English
OE
cunte
“a vulgar term for female genitalia, used in various texts.”
Middle English
ME
cunt
“retained its vulgarity, used in various literary works.”
15th Century
Early Modern English
cunt
“remains a taboo word, often used to express disdain.”
19th Century
English
cunt
“evolved into one of the most offensive words in English, often shunned in polite society.”
Modern English
English
cunt
“continues to be a highly controversial and charged term.”