befukting
Befukting is a term used in online discourse to describe a class of linguistic practices that revolve around playful manipulation of strong language and the boundaries of online moderation. Broadly, befukting covers intentional misspellings, obfuscated or blended forms of profanity, and the creation of new nonce words that resemble, but do not exactly reproduce, taboo terms. The practice is often employed to convey emphasis, humor, or in-group signaling while navigating automated content filters and community guidelines.
Etymology and origin: The term appears to be a neologism formed from a prefix be- attached to
Usage: Befukting tends to occur in meme-rich environments such as forums, imageboards, and some social media
Impact and reception: Opinions differ. Proponents argue befukting is a harmless creative device that expands expressive
See also: Internet linguistics, neologism, censorship and circumventing moderation, online communication.