To me an euphemism is the use of an indirect term, or a mild term, instead of one that is harsh eg pass away instead of die.
elderly person is really not harsh but would take the place of old or aged which can be harsh. Now I think tofu-eating just might be derogatory, I have never heard it before. The term 'budgie' ( bird of the parrot family) or 'granolas' ( a type of natural cereal) is a slang put down for some of the people who live close to nature and eat mainly nuts, seeds and other non-prepared foods. I like tofu, especially in soup. Chris > Now, that's a good question.... (this tofu-eating thing does not exist > in french btw). Charles. Kazunari Hirano wrote: > > >Hi, > >Thanks for your help. > > > > > >>I think you mean euphemism. > >> > >> > >Senior citizen is a euphemism for "elderly person." > >Tofu-eating communists is a euphemism for what? > >khirano > > > > > >
