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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...

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14.19 6 Aug 2024


Insults that evolve and die out


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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’...


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