euphemism--Ann's birthday word

eu·phe·mism  (yf-mzm)

n.

The act or an example of substituting a mild, indirect, or vague term for one considered harsh, blunt, or offensive: "Euphemisms such as 'slumber room' . . . abound in the funeral business" (Jessica Mitford).

Ann is woman of truth, so she's not one for banal euphemisms. (I love this about her.)