How to Say “Bad Words” in Cree

By Will Levi • Updated October 2, 2026

mayi-pîkiskwêwina

The phrase for bad words in Cree is mayi-pîkiskwêwina.

This phrase refers to bad words or profanity.

Did you know?

In some Cree dialects, using 'bad words' is viewed not just as being rude, but as a disruption of the spiritual harmony of the group.
In certain Cree social settings, what an English speaker calls a 'bad word' might actually be used as a term of endearment or a joke between close relatives.
The word mayi-pîkiskwêwina is a complex verbal noun, meaning the phrase itself is built as a way of 'doing' or 'acting' out bad speech.

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Will Levi

Hello there! I'm Will, your friendly neighbourhood guide on all things Cree. As an avid adventurer, I harbour a deep passion for the Cree language, evident in my comprehensive guides on expressing ourselves in this beautifully rich tongue. Whether you're learning how to say "Amen", "I love you, Mom" or even "White Woman", you're in good hands with me. When I'm not etching words in the Cree language, I'm usually chasing the "Moon" (ᐯᐦᑯᔭᐤ pîhkoya) into interesting new forests or paddling my "Canoe" (ᒋᒋᓂᐢ seeseenis) across quiet, serene lakes. Blackfoot is spoken not far from Cree, and it has become another language close to my heart, so you will now find my guides to Blackfoot here too. Join me on my linguistic-adventures. Awâsis ᐊᐋ wasis!

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