15 Clean Words That Sound Dirty to Yakima Residents

What totally normal word sounds dirty to you? That is the question we asked our listeners and readers, and the response we got was both dirty and not (which, you know, was kind of the point). We ranked all the responses and have the top 15 non-dirty words that make our audience cringe, giggle, and perk up when hearing.

The ‘Moist’ Reaction In Yakima A Decade Ago

Back in the day (around 10 years ago), the big word that was taboo, even though it wasn't, was the word 'Moist'. Some people just could not stand hearing it uttered out loud. No matter the context. Even though it is not a negative or suggestive word, it's our brains that can turn it into something taboo.

Talking about a piece of cake, the word moist, no problem. Talking about ANYTHING else... you're going to get some looks. This word was such a THANG that even comedian Dane Cook had a stand-up routine based around the word 'Moist'.

What Are the Dirtiest-Sounding Clean Words in Yakima?

Is the worst 'Moist' still as unintentionally disturbing to people today as it was a decade ago? Keep scrolling to see if it makes the list of our top 15 Not Dirty Words That Sound Dirty To Yakima Residents.

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What Would You Add to Yakima’s Dirty-Sounding Word List?

What word or words sound dirty to you, but really aren't? What word or words would you add to our list? Tap the App and let us know.

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