verb
PC
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verb
1
To reword something so it avoids offending any group; to sanitize language.
"The press release was PC'd so heavily it barely said anything."
"Editors PC'd the joke out of the final script."
How to Use PC
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo make something "politically correct" by softening or removing language that might offend.
When to use it
Informal verb use of the abbreviation PC; often used with a critical or sarcastic edge.
Word Forms
PCed past tense, PCs singular
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The press release was _____'d so heavily it barely said anything.