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Rule "Typos that result in swear words"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Typos that result in swear words
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message: Possible typo detected.
Category: Style (ID: STYLE)
Tags: [picky]
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Could you put it in the fag, please?
    Correction suggestion: rag, bag, tag, gag
  • These fags are very old and worn out.
    Correction suggestion: rags, bags, tags, gags
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Can I bum a fag?
  • Don't ever call gays "fags".
  • These slogans have included "God Hates Fags", "Fear God Not Fags", and "Matthew Shepard Burns In Hell".
ID: PROFANITY_TYPOS [2]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)