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• a variation of Tourette's syndrome.

Tourette syndrome

British  

/ tʊəˈrɛt /

noun

1. Also called: Gilles de la Tourette syndrome.   Tourette's syndrome.   Tourette's.  a brain disorder characterized by involuntary outbursts of swearing, spitting, barking, etc, and sudden involuntary movements

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Etymology

Origin of Tourette syndrome

C20: named after Georges Gilles de la Tourette (1857–1904), French neurologist

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Tourette syndrome

While Tourette syndrome has many complex symptoms, “I Swear” focuses largely on coprolalia, a symptom affecting approximately 10% of individuals with Tourette’s and manifests in the involuntary use of obscene language.

From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026

The slur was involuntarily blurted by John Davidson, whose life experience dealing with Tourette syndrome inspired the film “I Swear.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026

A BBC spokesperson said the strong language "arose from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette syndrome, and was not intentional. We apologise for any offence caused by the language heard."

From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026

Howard was open early in his career that he had Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder causing involuntary, repetitive movements.

From Seattle Times ● May 2, 2024

She said the proper term for it is Tourette syndrome.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds