Vaginal Code: The Euphemistic Trend In Filipino Family Gathering

Abstract

This study explores the euphemistic phenomenon within the referential state of the female genitalia through the lens of identifying the vaginal euphemisms used by no more than 20 participants, specifically generations Z and X of Filipinos, in a family gathering setting. This investigation utilizes qualitative methods, as the goal of this research is to document the reasons and insights as potential factors of the participants. The word formation of these gathered euphemisms is analyzed using Warren’s Model of Euphemism’s devices. The overall findings showed that most generations Z and X participants reasoned that they use vaginal euphemisms because of cultural and environmental motivations and conditions. Furthermore, aside from refining people’s knowledge of the propriety of words and leaving no room for misunderstanding, using explicit vocabulary referring to female genitalia is considered a vulgar and profane terminology as well as can be used as basis of personality. In addition, the majority of the vaginal euphemisms gathered have gone through either implication under semantic innovation or phonemic replacement under phonemic modification based on Warren’s Model of Euphemism’s method of formation.