Posted by Dr. Bob on May 24, 2003, at 19:33:55
In reply to ........About a swear word, posted by slinky on May 23, 2003, at 19:51:52
> ..that begins with an 'a' and ends with an 's'.
> Maybe it's a US swear word but here it's tame ..a word used for a donkey.Yes, well, I guess if people were posting about donkeys that would be OK. :-) However:
According to Merriam-Webster:
> 2 often vulgar : a stupid, obstinate, or perverse person -- often compounded with a preceding adjective <don't be a smart-*ss>
It would be nice to have a guide to UK swear words...
> So , anyway , just thought I'd add my two pence.
:-)
Bob
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