15 Dirty Words You Didn’t Know Are In The Dictionary
Nathan Johnson
Published
10/14/2015
We generally tend to think of the dictionary as a place where only proper language resides
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Get it out of the way right now. The F-word is in the Oxford English Dictionary and has been since 1972. The origins of f*ck can be traced to the 16th century, however a researcher in 2015 uncovered the earliest known use of f*ck -- in 1310. OED also lists numerous derivatives and common phrases, such as "f*ckable", "f*ck off", and "f*ck someone up." Much to everyone's chagrin, "tittief*ck" is conspicuously absent. -
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The entry for "a**hole" contains both the anatomical definition and the commonly used pejorative; though not many people really use the anatomical definition. Interestingly enough, OED also includes "a**hat", though it does not list them as synonyms -- merely "nearby words." Unlike many entries, a**hole contains few example of its usage in common parlance. -
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This threw us off just a little bit, since we were searching for b**wjob -- all one word. As it turns out, OED lists it as "blow job." The definition is quite straightforward, listing it simply "the act of performing oral sex on a man." Oddly enough, "hummer" only contains the automotive definition, and "suck off" isn't even listed. "Blowie" however, acknowledges the oral sex connotation as "British slang." -
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OED got pretty creative and added sh*tshow in a recent batch, along with "meh", "fo'shizzle", "hot mess", and "photobombing." The irony here is how much of a sh*tshow that batch of entries was. OED defines sh*tshow as "A situation or event marked by chaos or controversy" and classifies it as "US Vulgar Slang." -
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This is brand new information!! We were actually looking for "fart knocker" -- which sadly is not an entry -- and stumbled upon "fart sack." Apparently in Australia and New Zealand, this is what one calls a sleeping bag. The first example phrase -- and we are not making this up -- is "Get out of the fart sack, the coffee is on." Slow clap, Australia and New Zealand... slow clap. -
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This is a two-fer, because not only is "b*tch t*ts" in the OED, but "Moobs" is in there too. Both of them describe the condition where an overweight man appears to have breasts. The origins are surprisingly recent as well, with "b*tch t*ts" only coming around in the 1980s, and "moobs" as a 1990s creation. -
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To quell the debate, yes -- hand job is also in there. It's listed simply as "An act of male masturbation, especially as performed on a man by someone else." Unfortunately, neither "handy" or "old fashioned" include the sexual connotation. Surprisingly "wank" and "wank someone off" are in the OED, but "stranger" lacks the corresponding definition. -
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It's in there, but contrary to what your roommate told you -- your picture is not there. Actually, nobody's picture is there. It first lists the feminine hygiene definition, then the "North American informal" definition: "An obnoxious or contemptible person, typically a man." There was no mention of Ndamukong Suh either, so maybe the dictionary needs some fixing up. -
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As many times as you used this phrase to describe your supervisor, how could OED keep ignoring it as a term? There's no notation as to the origin of the term, but it is definitely listed as "North American vulgar slang." You can safely use sh*t for brains as an accurate descriptor, since Oxford has given you the thumbs up. In fact, you'd have sh*t for brains if you didn't. -
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The intensifier form of "c*nt" is "c*nting", and in British slang will be added to another word in the same manner we use "f*cking" in the US. It was only recently added, as was its adjective cousin, "c*ntish." Surprisingly, c*nt is used much more freely in the UK and Ireland than it is in the US. If it stays that way, we're fine with that. -
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Drawing its origins to the 1960s, a di*khead is defined as "A stupid, irritating, or ridiculous person, particularly a man." It obviously comes from the root word "di*k", which has a primary definition of "a penis." It also lists "di*k" as short for "di*ckhead", as well as the verb form as in "di*king around." -
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Apparently, it's a synonym of "a** kissing" and not analingus. It can also be used in not only the verb tense, but also as an intensifying adjective as in "That a**-licking di*khead!" Unfortunately, neither "di*k riding" or "pole riding" are listed in the OED. There's always hope for the next batch. -
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Such a wonderful word absolutely belongs in the Oxford Dictionary. Dipsh*t finds its origins in the 1970s, as a combination of "dippy" and "sh*t"; the former being a synonym for "stupid." Surprisingly, the definition is "A contemptible or inept person." We were unaware "contemptible" was part of the definition, but we'll work that in from here on out. -
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To many people, "g*ddamn" is the worst of the worst. Even worse than "f*ck." To other people, it's a normal intensifier. Either way, it's not something you usually say around your grandmother. Interestingly enough, there's no proper definition of the word. It's simply defined as "Used for emphasis, especially to express anger or frustration." G*ddamn was used as early as the 17th century, as a request for damnation. -
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True story, there is a word for b*tchy behavior, and "b*tchery" is that word. The example sentence in the entry is maybe one of the best example sentences ever created; "The whole place floats on a sea of brilliant b*tchery." We don't know what that place is, but we're pretty sure we don't want to visit that place.
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