Is Shut up a swear word?

Question

Is it? I just think it's plain as this; It's just the two words 'shut' and 'up' put together, but there are girls in my class that think it's a swear word. In fact, half the class was fighting over it during math. I think it's NOT a swear word, what do you think???

Answer 1

Well, it's not really a "swear word", it's more just the fact that you're being rude; there is a much nicer way to say things.



For example, if you were to yell "SHUT UP" at like, a 5 year old, they would probably get upset. It's kind of a swear word to them, because they're not allowed to say. Parents are trying to teach them how to be kind and a good child.



In conclusion, it's not a swear but it's not very nice

Answer 2

Shut up isn't a swear/curse/cuss word at all. Like you said above, shut and up are just two words out together, nothing bad about that. (Finally someone who has the same logic as I.) Besides shut up is more of a rude sentence, that is grammatically incorrect in meaning. Shut means to close, and up means above. Put the two definitions together, and you get close above. And that makes no sense whatsoever. Whereas today people modify their true meanings to their own convince, which leads to others to see them as curse/cuss/swear words.

So technically it's not a swear word, but a incorrect defined sentence.

Answer 3

No, it is more rude than anything. In fact, I do not think Shut Up is considered a swear word at all.

Answer 4

No. Swearing involves an evocation, historically something like casting a hex against someone, calling on a personal power or god or fate to do evil to someone, or change their fate. Many untoward expressions or commands or rude observations are mistaken, or lumped together with swears, but while such comments are unnecessary and often crude, are not the same thing. Sometimes in literature, the word is replaced with "oath" in the context of a person shouting oaths at someone. However, lexicography is an evolving thing in a living language, in otherwords, the definitions of words change over time.

Answer 5

I don't agree with "Shut up" being considered a swear word nowadays. Sometimes when someone is being especially rude or obnoxious, they DESERVE to be told to "Shut up." Children simply need to be taught the circumstances when it is appropriate to say such a phrase, because it IS extremely rude. For example, saying it to an adult is a big no-no.



When I was a child in elementary school, there was another child mercilessly bullying a special needs child. The teacher wasn't doing anything to help because the things being said would only upset the S.N child and she didn't realize bullying was going on. I got SO fed up that I stood up in the middle of Math class and screamed at him to "SHUT UP and leave S.N child alone!" The teacher was so surprised because i was such a quiet shy girl, that I didn't even get scolded. lol



Shut up, is extremely rude and should only be used to certain situations, but it is definitely not a swear word.

Answer 6

It's not a swear word, you just need to be careful of who you tell to shut up and what situation you say it in. It's not as harsh as some things you could say but it's still a bit inappropriate to say to, for example, your grandparents. It's a very mild phrase but some people still take offence to it, just make sure you're with people who can take a joke or aren't too fragile when you say it. People get offended by all sorts of stuff nowadays.

Answer 7

No, shut up is not a swear word. It's not a nice word but definitely not a swear word.

Answer 8

Technically no I would consider 'shut up' not to be a swear word. However in certain contexts it would be considered to be quite rude and inappropriate. I defiantly wouldn't condone using this word in the classroom and would discuss with the class that while some words are not legitimately classified as a swear word, they can be hurtful and not appropriate to say in the classroom. A child saying to another child "shut your mouth" would be as equally as rude and due to the child prohibiting the other express their opinions.

Answer 9

not a swear word Is Shut up

Answer 10

No but for younger children (0-6) they consider it a swear word because the younger you are the more polite and rule following you are (do you still ssh at every single whisper) though some older kids (K-5th grade) consider it bad because of teachers and parents. Ultimately kids will grow out of it just like how as kids get older crap, pissed, and more seem natural.



Though that doesn't answer how to convince them you need to do to things.



1) Be polite and start off with be quite and only use it if your really annoyed (AFTER at least 1 be quiet)



2) Explain it's meant to show that you want them to be quiet and are annoyed when you use it.

Answer 11

Its just another word for be quiet. Except the words 'Shut Up' shows that your tired of people talking, and your more frustrated.Shut Up is also just a stronger term for be quiet. It is usually not seen as a swear word. It should be seen more as a word that expresses your'e annoyed with the person for talking, or they say something rude that you don't agree with.

Answer 12

No - shut up is not a swear word

Answer 13

You're right! Shut-up isn't any type of swear word. If it was, kids would have heard their parents "swearing" starting about age 3 or 4.

Answer 14

No it is not a swear-word. However using words to hurt someone else is an evil all it's own, and shut-up is one of those words that can hurt other people if used in a rude or insulting way.

Answer 15

No, shut up is not a swear word.

Answer 16

It speaks about your manner of speaking, is rude. But I'd say it's not far from a swear, but not close either.. In another words, "SHUT UP" is between the middle of these two words > swear and rudeness.

Answer 17

When I was 11 and in primary school, I used to say the exact same thing to my teacher when I had to mind the smaller kids who were 5-7 year old's. I told one of them to shut up in a joking way, and they ratted on me.



To younger kids, it is probably a swear word but when you're older it's just considered rude to say it.

Answer 18

Not a swear word

Answer 19

I don't think it's a swear word but I don't think somebody would be happy if you just shut her up in the middle of talking or converssation, it's very rude or disrespectful depending on how old the individual's age is... it is not a very nice thing to say especially to a child, it's just gonna break her heart, and for adults it will just gonna cause trouble...

Answer 20

No, shut up is not a swear word!

Answer 21

It is not a swear word but it can be seen as rude, depending on who you tell to shut up.

Answer 22

It's not a swear word, because shut up is two words so actually it's swear "words"

Answer 23

Not a swear-word. But it is not a nice way to tell people "to keep their mouth shut". Be more assertive when someone says something you don't like. Say instead, "When you say shut-up, I feel threatened and attacked, because I have the right to voice my opinions as long as I'm not hurting anyone." Make sure you aren't saying something that is hurting someone, which caused them to also feel threatened and attacked and then say "shut-up".

Answer 24

Unfortunately, it depends on the person's interpretation of swear or curse word. Shut-up is certainly rude to say to someone (especially as an expression of anger or dislike), and that alone is enough for some people to classify it as a swear word.

Answer 25

No, I plain don't like that word, I think that it is a rude word And that people should not use it. Is is a swear word no. Swear words are bad almost like cursing at people.

Answer 26

No. It is very rude, but it's not swearing. When you say normal words in a hateful way, they become rude, but not swear words.

Answer 27

It's not a swear word. It's just not nice. It's kind of a harsh thing to say.

Answer 28

Swear words are what we make them. In my opinion, "shut up" is not a swear word; however, my mother says it is so I do not use that phrase. When I am no longer in her jurisdiction, I will not consider it a swear word and hence it will not be so. Those bad words are only bad because we make them so. "Shut up" is probably not considered a swear word unless you make it one in your household, but universally it is usually not considered one.

Answer 29

Depends on where you live. The british equivalent: Shut up=Be Quiet. And also younger people say shut up is a bad word. Older you get the more you think shut up isn't a sware word.

Answer 30

shut up is not a swear word but it is sort of rude to tell someone

Answer 31

It's not a swear word but it can be rude.

Answer 32

It's not a swear word for sure. But it definitely is considered rude.

Answer 33

I don't think "shut up" is a swear word. But i think, its a bad word because its not nice or polite.

Answer 34

No, shut up isn't a swear word.

Answer 35

no dont think shut up is a swear word

Answer 36

You can only generate opinions from a question being put in such a context. So from my view I would say that it is not a swear word but rather it is a much ruder way of telling someone to simply be quiet.

Answer 37

Your face is a swear word.

Answer 38

Ohhhh shut up ....of course its not a swear word it is just a very well used phrase, that is short a to the point!!

Answer 39

No but for younger children (0-6) they consider it a swear word because the younger you are the more polite and rule following you are (do you still ssh at every single whisper) though some older kids (K-5th grade) consider it bad because of teachers and parents. Ultimately kids will grow out of it just like how as kids get older crap, pissed, and more seem natural.

Answer 40

It is not a swear word. If I were you, I will open a dictionary and show them of its meaning. But I think it is not quite good to command a person with "SHUT YOUR MOUTH UP".

Answer 41

whoever thinks its a swear word can actually 'shut up' because they dont know what it means

'shut up' is never been a swear word

Answer 42

It is not a swear word but it is considered rude to use.

Answer 43

No, it's not a swear word. People seriously need to toughen up, it's ridiculous to hear people complaining about how words and phrases like "shut up", "stupid", etc. are swear words. Sometimes people need to hear the truth.

Answer 44

No, I don't think it is a swear word. However, it is a rude comment to say to anyone.

Answer 45

It depends who you ask! I said 'Jesus Christ' to a teacher and I got a detention so it all depends on who you ask.



In my opinion, no it isn't a swear word. But then if you say something like 'Shut the f*** up, you annoying c***!' then that's different!

Answer 46

It's not necessarily a swear word. But it is rude.

Answer 47

lol no doesnt come any near it, **** and **** and ***** are swear words. yahoo would ad this ** star sign if it is a swear word therefore there are no star signs on shut up so it is not a swear word

Answer 48

Of course not, who the hell thinks shut up is a swear word???

Answer 49

It's not a swear word, but it's not really a nice word either.

Answer 50

No .. ''Shut up'' is not swearing ..

.. and there are two different meanings when you say it:-

1) You can be telling someone to ''stop talking'' .. or just ''stop making a noise''

2) You can be telling someone that what they've just said is ''amazing''

(like saying ''Get out of here!'' can mean ''Go away'' or ''That's amazing'')



''Shut the F*** up'' is swearing (although if Barbra Streisand can say it on stage it can't be that bad)

Answer 51

Rude word : yes. Swear word : No.

Answer 52

It's not a swear word. It's just a rude way to say 'be quiet'.

Answer 53

i say it all the time lol but some people were raised different and shut up was a really rude insulting word so they dont like hearing it but i was raised that shut up just meant to be quite in a more harsh way but it never bothered our family

Answer 54

No it's not a swear word but people may find it rude depending to who you say it to and how you say it.

Answer 55

No, shut up is not consider to be a swear ward. It is another way to say be quiet or close your mouth when someone is annoying you

Answer 56

If it upsets someone; it's a swear word.

Answer 57

It is rude, but not a swear word.

Answer 58

It depends on the situation and person.. And no, it's not a swear word :)

Answer 59

Shut up" is a direct command with a meaning very similar to "be quiet"', but which is commonly perceived as a more forceful command to stop making noise or otherwise communicating, such as talking. The phrase is probably a shortened form of "shut up your mouth" or "shut your mouth up". Its use is generally considered rude.

Answer 60

No, it's not a swear word, but it is rude.

Answer 61

George Carlin would say it's not a swear word, so I will have to go with his authority.

Answer 62

Of course not.



Informally, with equals or toward children, it's fine. It's just viewed as very disrespectful if used toward someone where you're expected to show respect. When I was a child, I remember it being one of the ultimate household crimes to tell one of my parents to shut up.

Answer 63

No, "shut up" is technically not a swear word, but either way it's not very appropriate and it is extremely rude to say. I was the #1 one to actually say it in 2nd grade, when they thought it was a cuss. LOL. But to be safe, just say "shh!" or "Be quiet."so much better.

Answer 64

it is not a swear word, but can be rude. taht depends in what situation you tell someone to shut up, and way you use to tell it.

Answer 65

it's by no means swearing, but let's just say you dont go round saying it to teachers. if you urgently wanted someone to be quiet, you could get by with saying shut up, it just really depends on the circumstance

Answer 66

Not a swear word but kind of a unpolite word

Answer 67

If a teacher can say it, it's not. For that reason, it isn't a "swear word". However, that doesn't make it any less rude.

Answer 68

Look it up! swear-word profane or obscene oath or word

swear use profane or obscene language

shut-up is simply a rude exclamation

Answer 69

Not it isnt a swear word

Answer 70

If you include other words than it become a swear word.

Answer 71

Not a swear word but rather crude.

Answer 72

Not a swear word.

That does NOT mean that you should use it loosely, though.

Answer 73

While its not an actual swear word, I think its good that young'uns think it is, maybe they won't say it so much

Answer 74

only if you put "teh fuxxorz" in between it.



i prefer "shutthefrontdoor!" myself. throws people off...



ANYTHING can be profanity if you put enough emphasis on it. for instance, i could say "FORK YOU!", and you might feel the same as you would with the actual phrase, because that emphasis is there.



i've seen far worse usage of worse that "shut up", but it is the INTENT of the words that give it meaning. i've said the F-word to friends and they shrug it off because they know i don't mean anything offensive by it. it may be hard for you to understand right now, but trust me when i say that it is a whole other world when you graduate...

Answer 75

Shut Up is not a swear word but it is definitely not an appreciated word used in any formal and polite conversation.

Answer 76

It is not a "swear word", but some people think of it as slang, or very informal, thus would prefer not to hear it. Maybe say "Be quiet" instead.

Answer 77

It is not a swear word at all. Who said it was???

Answer 78

No, it is not considered a swear word.

Answer 79

Like my teachers use to say...Shut up isn't a cuss word but it isn't a nice word.

Answer 80

actually, it's not a swear word by itself -- but, the way you say it sometimes, could give it the quality of a swear word!

Answer 81

It's not really a swear word, otherwise teachers wouldn't say it to get their students to be silent in class. I think that it's an easier way to get the students to be silent where as if you say "quiet" or "please settle down" They will be more likely to not follow that instruction

Answer 82

It is not a swear word.

Answer 83

its not a swear word but its mean to say.

Answer 84

It is not a swear word. It is not rude when used appropriately. When used appropriate the target is the rude one not the speaker.

Answer 85

No, in my case, but some treat it as if it were. I suggest that you don't use it. I know it sounds crazy, but that word can do some serious damage.

Answer 86

its not a swear work but is rude to say to someone considering there are more polite ways to tell someone to stop talking

Answer 87

Nope

Answer 88

My teacher tells our class to shut up

Answer 89

yesI do not think shut up is a swear word

Answer 90

**** you. Now thats a swear word

Answer 91

Nope

Answer 92

Rude word.

Answer 93

Once of Merriam Webster's definitions of "swear word" is : an offensive word", so the answer is "yes".

Answer 94

It is technically not a bad word because you are telling the person to be quiet but it is a mean way to say it, like when you are angry.

Answer 95

Nope

Answer 96

Shut up!

Answer 97

nah it is not a swear word

Answer 98

Nope. I t can be considered low brow and inconsiderate to say but it is not a swear

Answer 99

No. It's usually considered rude to say

Answer 100

If I say shut up the police beat me with large axes

Answer 101

no, shut the *beep* up is a swear word! LOL

Answer 102

No but it's rude and just as offensive to some people.

Answer 103

Nope. It's just a rude way of saying 'be quiet'.

Answer 104

I consider it as swear word. You can use "keep quiet" instead.

Answer 105

No.



It's (usually) a rude thing to say. But it doesn't count as profanity.

Answer 106

It's not a curse word, but it is rude.

Answer 107

No...



"Shut up" is an imperative, not an explicative.



There is a difference between being rude and being vulgar.

Answer 108

It is kinda rude but definitely not a swear.....

Answer 109

Yes, if it's coming from someone younger than you. It's rude!

Answer 110

Swearword= curse, cuss, cussword, dirty word, expletive, four-letter word, obscenity, profanity, swear, vulgarism

Answer 111

no because first off, it's two words...so asking if it's one word is as dumb as asking if it's swearing.

Answer 112

No it vei gud word I use a lot when somebody say bad thing to me I say shet uop ok?! so den they stop tok to me I happi

Answer 113

Juts a rude way of saying be quiet

Answer 114

no but there are more polite ways of saying shut up though.

Answer 115

No, its just a command, just like any other like "Get into that Car". It's just rude. Thats all.

Answer 116

No its actually not. It is just impolite to some people. I sometimes say it randomly to my boyfriend and he hates it. Whenever I can I tell him to "be quiet" or to "hush his mouth". Things differ from culture to culture, so it also depends on where that person is from and their upbringing.

Answer 117

My parents think otherwise, but no. I say that its intention that counts. If you say "son of a biscuit" it would have the same intention as "son of a B***" just less offense. But then again, we shouldn't punish someone JUST for intention

Answer 118

No. It is simply a rude way to tell someone to stop talking immediately!

Answer 119

Some Mormons consider it to be one but no, it's not.

Answer 120

Of course it's not.

Answer 121

Two words you say when someone talks TOO MUCH!

Answer 122

Nop it might be rude but its not swearing,

Answer 123

shut up is two words, they can be used rudely or used as an exclamation!!! so are we rude or ???

Answer 124

No, but it is rude to say "shut up" since there are nicer way to say it such as "be quite"

Answer 125

Only in Kindergarten.

Answer 126

Not sure about that one mate. I wouldn't risk it if I were you. Hope this helps.

Answer 127

I think you are in a class of idiots and you should ask to get out.

Answer 128

I don't believe so

Answer 129

no, it's just a rude way of saying be quiet.

Answer 130

no its just rude its another way of saying be quiet but in a meaner way

Answer 131

It depends on weather or not you include "THE ****" Between the shut and up!

Answer 132

No, it's not, it's just a ruder way to say shush ....

Answer 133

No it's not but, as my mum says, it's "not very nice".

Answer 134

no. but again it depends on the tone of your voice. just don't repeatedly say it.

Answer 135

Lucifer is the one true master of life and he deserves our love.

Satan love me as i know because my anus tells me so. Satan loves the little children he dont hurt them

Answer 136

Yes if you say it then you're going to hell

Answer 137

Maybe for second graders

Answer 138

No, it's just nice. My teacher also says it....

Answer 139

it sounds like you need to be focusing about math in math class

Answer 140

yes

Answer 141

No, but those are also not the kindest words either

Answer 142

No, but it doesn't sound nice.

Answer 143

No, I wouldn't say so.

Answer 144

No just rude

Answer 145

for me its depend upon expression as well as pitch of the voice



its depend upon the way one use it

Answer 146

No but it is still rude

Answer 147

No, but it is very rude to say that.

Answer 148

No, not in any way shape or form.

Answer 149

No its just can be rude

Answer 150

Are you thinking of stfu?

Answer 151

It is not polite

Answer 152

It depends on the situation.

Answer 153

I think you should do math in math class and you and your friends are immature.

Answer 154

nope

Answer 155

no but the words preceeding it usually are

Answer 156

yea

Answer 157

depends on your tone

Answer 158

Wtf? What grade are you in? Why are people in your class conversing about this? All I hear is how high people were last night, who boned who, parties, drugs, motors, etc....

Answer 159

Omm No!

Answer 160

No it is just not kind

Answer 161

No, just rude.

Answer 162

i don't think so

Answer 163

ys it is...but depends upon the tone as well

Answer 164

No not really

Answer 165

no but shut the **** up is.

Answer 166

no just rude

Answer 167

I don't THINK so... LOL

Answer 168

I think it could be.

Answer 169

No

Answer 170

No

Answer 171

No

Answer 172

No

Answer 173

No, but it can be rude.

Answer 174

do chickens have lips?

Answer 175

It's acceptable to say "God dammit!!" or "Jesus Christ" when you smashed your thumb but "**** it" will be censured.................

Answer 176

no but stf is

Answer 177

no not really

Answer 178

NO BUT ITS RUDE.

Answer 179

no

Answer 180

no

Answer 181

no

Answer 182

no

Answer 183

no

Answer 184

no

Answer 185

no

Answer 186

no

Answer 187

sure

Answer 188

no. it never will be

Answer 189

No.

Answer 190

No.

Answer 191

No.

Answer 192

No.

Answer 193

no....kind of rude ....

Answer 194

obviously not what the hell//

Answer 195

No:)

Answer 196

NO.

Answer 197

it is not very polite!



please become silenced.

Answer 198

no.

Answer 199

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