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

Can you make it to stardom fro...

00:09:12

Can you make it to stardom from reality TV?

Moncrieff

00:09:12


Around the World: Woman in UK...

00:16:15

Around the World: Woman in UK arrested for feeding birds

Around The World

00:16:15


Why is the popularity of coupl...

00:07:49

Why is the popularity of couples counselling increasing?

Moncrieff

00:07:49


What’s in the ‘Make America He...

00:06:27

What’s in the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ diet?

Moncrieff

00:06:27