LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL CLASSIFICATION OF EUPHEMISMS IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES

The article gives a theoretical review of euphemism in language in general. It presents definition, etymology and purpose of euphemisms in a language system. It also sheds light on the linguistic and cultural relation of euphemism to other linguistic phenomena such as taboo, double speak and dysphemism. Scientific analysis about formation and classification of euphemisms are also highlighted.