Advertisement

Insults that evolve and die out

A new study shows that many young people in the UK appear to be unaware of the meaning of classic...

Share this article

14.19 6 Aug 2024


Insults that evolve and die out


Listen to this episode


Share this article

14.19 6 Aug 2024


A new study shows that many young people in the UK appear to be unaware of the meaning of classic insults such as ‘plonker’ and ‘ninny’, but are Irish insults more robust?

Joining Seán to discuss is Donal O’Dea, Co-Author of ‘The Book of Feckin' Irish Insults for gobdaws as thick as manure and only half as useful’...


Read more about

Moncrieff Highlights

Related Episodes

Pharmacists set to discuss the...

00:06:23

Pharmacists set to discuss the rollout of free HRT

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

00:06:23


White smoke and a new pope!

00:05:13

White smoke and a new pope!

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

00:05:13


Breakfast Briefing Newspaper R...

00:08:28

Breakfast Briefing Newspaper Review 9th May 2025

Breakfast Briefing

00:08:28


First Up- 9th May 2025

00:06:46

First Up- 9th May 2025

First Up – A GoLoud Original By Newstalk

00:06:46