Uglier Than A Monkey's Armpit: The Best Curses, Put-downs and Invective from Around the World

Dr Robert and Stephen Dodson Vanderplank

ISBN 10: 0752226487 / ISBN 13: 9780752226484

Published by Allen & Unwin, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Uglier Than A Monkey's Armpit: The Best Curses, Put-downs and Invective from Around the World
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0752226487
• ISBN 13: 9780752226484
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Whether borne out of surprise, anger, passion or humour, curses and insults make up some of the most colourful and profound phrases in a language, offering insight into cultural mores and a greater understanding of the most fundamental social and personal taboos.

Organized by language for an overview of each culture's favoured profanities, this beautifully illustrated volume - put together by language experts from around the world - is an essential reference to the brilliantly inventive, funny, scorchingly insulting words you " won't" learn in a language class...

About the Author

Dr. Robert Vanderplank is the Director of the Oxford University Language Center, which boasts experts in more than 160 languages.

Stephen Dodson is a linguist, editor, and lover of language, as well as the creator of a popular website.