Mild curse words, also known as 'minced oaths' or 'euphemisms, ' are terms used to express frustration or anger without using profanity. Examples of mild curse words include 'drats, ' which is a five-letter term derived from 'God rot it, ' and 'DARN, ' which is a four-letter term derived from 'DAMN.' Other examples include 'FUDGE, ' 'HECK, ' and 'SHOOT.' These terms are often used in place of more offensive language, and can be seen in both casual conversation and in literature.