Swearing proves you are f****** brilliant “too f***ing right!” According to a new study, intelligent people are more likely to swear. The researchers quizzed about 1,000 people on 400 typical behaviours, researchers at the University of Rochester in the US also found that extroverts are prone to telling dirty jokes, while those with agreeable personalities […]
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Shanghai photographer documents very rude slogan t-shirts The unnamed photographer shared their favourite images with Bored Panda after setting up an Instagram account to document the ‘ridiculous things’ they see every day in Shanghai. Source: Shanghai photographer documents very rude slogan t-shirts
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Every British swear word ranked Every swear word in the English language has been ranked in order of offensiveness. The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, interviewed more than 200 people across the UK on how offensive they find a vast array of rude and offensive words and insults. Mild: Arse Bloody Bugger Cow Crap Damn Ginger Git
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Sneezing in the Cabbage Euphemisms have been a part of human communication for centuries, and “sneezing in the cabbage” is one such phrase that has an interesting history. This blog post will explore the origins of this euphemism and the evolution of the euphemism. Origins of “Sneezing in the Cabbage”: The phrase “sneezing in the
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The definition of the word: Klazomaniac Klazomaniac is a noun. Klazo is a Greek word that means ‘to scream’. Klazomania refers to compulsive shouting, like in the disorder Tourette syndrome. It is a real condition but not much is known about it. A klazomaniac is a person WHO CAN ONLY SPEAK BY SHOUTING. ALL CAPS
The definition of the word: Fopdoodle A fopdoodle is someone of little significance. So if you’re letting someone get on your nerves that really shouldn’t have the power, remember that they’re just a fopdoodle. Then carry on. http://www.dictionary.com/slideshows/12-insults-we-should-bring-back#Fopdoodle
The definition of the word: Bedswerver Shakespeare coined this one to describe an adulterer. BBC America thinks this would make a great band name, and they are totally on the mark. You’re at the show, the lights go down, and suddenly through the swirling fog and darkness you hear “Good evening Cincinnati, how ya doing?
The definition of the word: Zounderkite This is a Victorian word meaning idiot. This is an appropriate example with a contemporary angle, spoken with some irritation while driving on the highway: “That zounderkite just cut me off!” http://www.dictionary.com/slideshows/12-insults-we-should-bring-back#Zounderkite
The definition of the word: Zooterkins The website Matador Network says this is “a 17th century variant of ‘zounds’ which was an expression of surprise or indignation.” It’s less of an insult and more of something to yell after someone has insulted you…but of course, you can follow up with some other great words of
The definition of the word: Whiffle-Whaffle This is someone who wastes a lot of time. You could easily make the case that a scobblelotcher is also a whiffle-whaffle, correct? Or would that be a … whiffle-whaffler? http://www.dictionary.com/slideshows/12-insults-we-should-bring-back#Whiffle-Whaffle
