Arts & Culture The Naughty Etymologist Shipbuilding Drifts into Naughty-Sounding Waters Ideastream Public Media | By Jacqueline Gerber Published October 4, 2024 at 11:23 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 0:43 SuperPuay / Shutterstock This rude-sounding word will be understood by shipbuilders and mariners; otherwise, be prepared to explain yourself!