Bagpuss Had It Right
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newfhouse
Resolutely on topic
I understand the origin of the word but I think wide use means it has become a more general low level term of disdain these days without sexual connotations. Nevertheless, I am sorry to have offended you, and because I have respect for you I will try to avoid a repeat.
winjim
Smash the cistern
You didn't see everyone dancing to Jay-Z at our wedding.
mudsticks
Obviously an Aubergine
S'okay .
I wasn't really that offended ..
I am 'of this world'
It's more annoyance that something so blameless, so marvellous , such a giver of life and pleasure should be casually downgraded to be compared with an 'everyday idiot'
Anyhoo, I'm awar to have a beer n pizza with mine 'civil' companion who would never dare to use such language in my presence..
😊😇
Bottoms up ...
You're right ..
I didn't Jim 🧐
Rusty Nails
We remember
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- Living in the slow lane
To get back slightly tangentially on topic it is interesting that the Welsh language didn't have the same sort of swear words as the English language, especially those based on body parts, so adopted slightly changed versions of the usual Anglo-Saxon suspects.
This article explains:
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This article explains:
View: https://teashoesandhair.tumblr.com/post/123361938678/this-is-a-random-question-but-welsh-swearing#:~:text=Welsh%20is%20a%20bit%20funny,really%20any%20specific%20swear%20words
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Jody
Stubborn git
It gets used casually in all manner of conversations round here.
It's not necessarily an insult.
Depends on the audience and situation.
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
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- South Tyneside
Interestingly (?) none of my "drinking pals" (an all male group of 6, including myself) swear routinely, in conversation, or, as far as I am aware, in writing.
Time Waster
Veteran
The other word for that gets used at work, usually aimed at "that useless...". Usually some "wit" argues that he's not because said body part is useful! Funny enough that's aimed at the same guy but he's left now so I'll probably not hear it so much any more.
Jody
Stubborn git
Different strokes for different folks.
Time Waster
Veteran
As to German humour I haven't known many Germans. Mostly fun people to be around iirc but a little too competitive at times. One guy was known for having complete tantrums when he messed up. Very awkward for his team mates when everyone we spoke to mentions his aggressive paddy when we tell them we're X team. I hope I've just met a dodgy one!
newfhouse
Resolutely on topic
Racial stereotyping?
Profpointy
Legendary Member
A common Welsh expletive when I was a kid in west Wales was "iesgyrn", perhaps equivalent meaning to "bugger-me!" but is actually a minced oath, which in full would be "esgyrn Dafydd" ie "(saint) David's bones". Being even mildly blasphemous is considered quite rude in those parts. Calling someone "diawl" ie "devil" is a quite strong insult perhaps equivalent to "f'in bastard"
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classic33
Leg End Member
Also a large sharpening stone for a sickle or scythe round these parts.
Pilioch, an old Yorkshire word for fool, whose modern equivalent is pillock.
All my childhood memories sullied.
I would quite happily have called him an utter bellend.
