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Scatological: meaning, definitions and examples

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scatological

 

[ skætəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

humor, literature

Scatological refers to humor that deals with excrement or bodily functions, often in a crude or offensive manner. It can also describe literature or artistic expressions that focus on such themes. This term is frequently used in discussions about certain comedic genres, where the use of dirty language or taboo subjects is prevalent. Because of its explicit nature, scatological content may not be suitable for all audiences.

Synonyms

crude, offensive, rude, vulgar

Examples of usage

  • The comedian's scatological jokes made some audience members uncomfortable.
  • The novel is filled with scatological references that challenge societal norms.
  • Many consider the film a classic of scatological humor.
  • Scatological themes often appear in adult cartoons.

Translations

Translations of the word "scatological" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escatológico

🇮🇳 शौचालय संबंधी

🇩🇪 skatalogisch

🇮🇩 skatologis

🇺🇦 скатологічний

🇵🇱 skatalogiczny

🇯🇵 糞便に関する

🇫🇷 scatologique

🇪🇸 escatológico

🇹🇷 skatolojik

🇰🇷 배설물의

🇸🇦 سَخَطِيّ

🇨🇿 skatologický

🇸🇰 skatalogický

🇨🇳 排泄的

🇸🇮 skatološki

🇮🇸 skatologískur

🇰🇿 скатологиялық

🇬🇪 სკატოლოგიური

🇦🇿 skatoloji

🇲🇽 escatológico

Etymology

The term 'scatological' originates from the Greek word 'skatēs,' which means 'feces' or 'dung.' The use of scatological humor has a long history, dating back to Ancient Rome and Greece, where playwrights and authors would include crude bodily functions in their work to provoke laughter and shock. This form of humor is often seen as taboo, leading to its classification as a type of humor that is not traditionally accepted in polite society. In modern culture, scatological elements are prominent in various media, including stand-up comedy, films, and literature, reflecting the societal boundaries of humor and the acceptance of taboo topics in artistic expression.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,922, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.