Some observations on the phonaesthetics of tits, cunts, cocks, and spunk

Following on my initial observations on the phonology of cusswords, and connecting to Iva’s recent post on cooters and hooters, I’d like to spend some time looking at some phonaesthetic clusters in words relating to private parts and emissions.

Cooters and hooters

Dear Dr. Strong Language,
Can we get cooties from a cooter?

Etymologically? No.

But if you do get cooties from a cooter, there’s a good chance they’ll be crabs.