English language English language - Euphemism English language - Jargon English language - Terms and phrases Euphemism General Humor Jargon Language Arts & Disciplines Reference Terms and phrases Word Lists
Publisher: Sourcebooks Hysteria
Published: Apr 30, 2007
Description:
Product Description
At a loss for words, hockey puck? You can always quote Shakespeare...
Or delve into this entertaining compendium of insults and verbal abuse, all couched in language of the most uplifting nature. Filled with common and not-so-common zingers that will both shock you and make you laugh your @$$! off.
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About the Author
Researching her bestselling novels Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife and Darcy & Elizabeth, author Linda Berdoll was surprised and delighted by the euphemisms she turned up--most of them of an insulting nature. Berdoll compiled them here to entertain and enlighten. She lives on a pecan farm in Del Valle, Texas, with her husband.