Definition: Okay, here's a definition for you in two sentences, incorporating the key elements you provided:

“Profanity’s influence on perceived authenticity and helpfulness within online reviews is significantly moderated by review subjectivity – specifically, the tendency to interpret profanity as a signal of usefulness.

This suggests that while offensive, the presence of profanity can subtly shape users' judgments of a review's value and reliability, ultimately influencing their perception of its helpfulness.”

How profanity in influences perceived authenticity and perceived helpfulness of online reviews: The moderating role of review subjectivity - While profanity may seem offensive, its prevalence within online reviews suggests it might be useful in influencing perceptions of the usefulness of o… (sciencedirect.com)

Definition: Okay, here’s a two-sentence definition incorporating your point: The observation that profanity frequently appears in online reviews highlights a potential strategic use – seemingly offensive language could subtly influence how users perceive the value of a product or service. By strategically incorporating this type of language, platforms might be able to nudge consumers toward more favorable judgments.

While profanity may seem offensive, its prevalence within online reviews suggests it might be useful in influencing perceptions of the usefulness of o…