ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Maledicta

Maledicta is a fancy word that means bad words, swearing or cursing. You know how when you're angry or mad, you might say mean things to someone? Well, those mean things are called bad words or curse words. Sometimes people even use bad words when they're happy or surprised.

Maledicta is a word that describes those mean words or curse words. Sometimes people say that it's not nice to use bad words and it's better to use nice words instead. When we say nice things to each other, we can make each other feel happy and loved. But when we say bad things to each other, it can make people feel sad or angry.

So remember, it's always better to use nice words and be kind to others!