How Do You Add a Cuss Word to Your iPhone Dictionary?

If you want to add a cuss word to your iPhone dictionary, you have several options. You can use the built-in dictionary, use text replacement, or create a shortcut. There is also a new feature in iOS 13, the naughty words filter. It is important to understand how this works before you decide to add a swear word to your iPhone.

One of the more impressive iPhone features is the ability to use AutoCorrect to correct mistakes and typos. However, the iOS’s behavior depends on your type of device and your typing habits. Sometimes, autocorrect will actually change swear words into similar but incorrect ones. For example, if you type “fucking” in a message, your iPhone might decide to write “ducking.”

Using Text Replacement is a much better way to add a cuss word to iPhone. This feature is located under Settings, General, and Keyboard. Adding words to this feature is easy, but you must save the word. The dictionary entries are sorted alphabetically and are designed to make text replacement shortcuts. A shortcut is a word or phrase that can be accessed easily.

When you are creating a new shortcut, you can add more than one word. If you choose to add multiple words, you will see them automatically re-arranged. In order to add a new shortcut, open the Settings app and scroll down to Add New Shortcut. After navigating to the desired shortcut, long press the Globe icon to open a pop-up menu. To delete the shortcut, simply tap the Edit button.

Apple’s newest operating system, iOS 13, includes a new naughty word filter that makes it harder for autocorrect to make improper spellings. Autocorrect won’t spell out rude or inappropriate words anymore. Instead, it will give you suggested contacts in the autocorrect space. These suggested contacts include Wikipedia, Siri-suggested websites, and News. Depending on your language preferences, you may be able to select from French, Korean, Japanese, and Hebrew.

Text replacement is a useful feature, but it isn’t always as effective as it is intended to be. Unlike a real dictionary, text replacement can only recognize certain types of words. Often, the smart keyboard will autocorrect NSFW words into SFW alternatives. While this is a convenient feature, it can make it more difficult to type swear words and obscene phrases.

Alternatively, you can manually type a cuss word into the iPhone’s text box. However, it is not the best option. Many people aren’t comfortable with this process, and you may be tempted to try a third-party solution.

If you would rather avoid autocorrect altogether, you can create a bespoke curse or jargon that will be unable to be recognized by the iPhone’s autocorrect. This is especially important if you want to keep your iPhone’s dictionary clean. You can find this option under the Settings -> General -> Keyboard -> Text Replacement tab. Creating a bespoke curse is a good idea for a couple reasons. First, you’ll be able to add your own jargon and curses. Second, you’ll be able to add a fake proper noun from a video game, which may not be autocorrectable.