The Insult Dictionary: How to be Abusive in Five Languages
The insult dictionary: how to be abusive in five languages
Insult Dictionary; How to Snarl Back in Five Languages
Why are certain words used as insults in Shakespeare's world and what do these words do and say? Shakespeare's plays abound with insults which are more often merely cited than thoroughly studied, quotation prevailing over exploration.
Many of these zingers have long lain dormant. Some have even come close to extinction. Now they're back in all their prickly glory, ready to be relished once more.
Why are certain words used as insults in Shakespeare's world and what do these words do and say? Shakespeare's plays abound with insults which are more often merely cited than thoroughly studied, quotation prevailing over exploration.
Offers pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and commentary on English vocabulary meant to insult and ridicule those on the outskirts of mainstream society or who exhibit unpleasant characteristics.
Here is sly, clever, edgy, and smart comments on: The Opposite Sex Religion and God Family and Friends Work & Money Media, Movies, Television, Music And much more!
This volume is the reference book we didn't know we needed—an illustrated dictionary of 850 gestures and their meanings around the world.