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Why is a tosser a tosser?

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Why is a tosser a tosser?
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RE: Why is a tosser a tosser?
June 13, 2016 at 11:34 am
(June 12, 2016 at 9:49 am)Yeauxleaux Wrote: I have to admit, I do like the c-word. I have to be careful who I use it around though, since it's still such a taboo word here in England.

Same here. I find it really empowering. It's a great word to vocalise with the nt at the end. Great with an English or Scottish accent.
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RE: Why is a tosser a tosser?
June 13, 2016 at 11:38 am
Context, context, context Smile
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RE: Why is a tosser a tosser?
June 13, 2016 at 11:52 am
(June 13, 2016 at 11:34 am)Mathilda Wrote:
(June 12, 2016 at 9:49 am)Yeauxleaux Wrote: I have to admit, I do like the c-word. I have to be careful who I use it around though, since it's still such a taboo word here in England.

Same here. I find it really empowering. It's a great word to vocalise with the nt at the end. Great with an English or Scottish accent.

It really is. I think a lot of English curses sound great, especially in British accents. They're short, harsh words and they sound even harsher with how quick and sharp British people pronounce them.

American "shidd!" doesn't quite have the same impact as British "shITT!!"
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RE: Why is a tosser a tosser?
June 14, 2016 at 6:47 am
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RE: Why is a tosser a tosser?
June 14, 2016 at 8:50 am
(June 13, 2016 at 11:52 am)Yeauxleaux Wrote: American "shidd!" doesn't quite have the same impact as British "shITT!!"

Sod off, you wanker.

Yeah, I think you may be right.
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RE: Why is a tosser a tosser?
June 14, 2016 at 10:06 am
(June 13, 2016 at 11:52 am)Yeauxleaux Wrote: American "shidd!" doesn't quite have the same impact as British "shITT!!"

I always liked shite better. Maybe because it sounds more like our word for it.

But I get your drift about the accents. There's nothing more enjoyble vulgar as some native really going on a cursing spree.
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RE: Why is a tosser a tosser?
June 14, 2016 at 10:32 am (This post was last modified: June 14, 2016 at 10:33 am by account_inactive.)
(June 14, 2016 at 10:06 am)abaris Wrote:
(June 13, 2016 at 11:52 am)Yeauxleaux Wrote: American "shidd!" doesn't quite have the same impact as British "shITT!!"

I always liked shite better. Maybe because it sounds more like our word for it.

But I get your drift about the accents. There's nothing more enjoyble vulgar as some native really going on a cursing spree.

Especially Scots.  Tongue
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RE: Why is a tosser a tosser?
June 14, 2016 at 12:19 pm
(June 14, 2016 at 10:32 am)Bella Morte Wrote:
(June 14, 2016 at 10:06 am)abaris Wrote: I always liked shite better. Maybe because it sounds more like our word for it.

But I get your drift about the accents. There's nothing more enjoyble vulgar as some native really going on a cursing spree.

Especially Scots.  Tongue

The only thing I've seen comparable to that are the Bavarians. Seeing a Bavarian in full on rant mode is a beautiful sight. German's fun. I think of it like a fighting language. I enjoy trying to emulate a Bavarian rant but my German isn't good enough by a long shot to do it justice, yet alone being able to speak Bayerisch. I remember one morning before work looking out the window as the big busty blonde neighbour was ranting at the work men who were feeling somewhat uncomfortable.
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RE: Why is a tosser a tosser?
June 14, 2016 at 2:33 pm (This post was last modified: June 14, 2016 at 2:34 pm by Regina.)
(June 14, 2016 at 10:06 am)abaris Wrote:
(June 13, 2016 at 11:52 am)Yeauxleaux Wrote: American "shidd!" doesn't quite have the same impact as British "shITT!!"

I always liked shite better. Maybe because it sounds more like our word for it.

But I get your drift about the accents. There's nothing more enjoyble vulgar as some native really going on a cursing spree.
Scheisse? Yeah they're pretty similar Smile Both sound great

I think "shite" it sounds particularly good in a Liverpool accent because of how they make "I" sounds like "aaaii"

"Bollocks" is probably my favourite British curse though
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RE: Why is a tosser a tosser?
June 14, 2016 at 3:07 pm (This post was last modified: June 14, 2016 at 3:08 pm by abaris.)
(June 14, 2016 at 2:33 pm)Yeauxleaux Wrote: I think "shite" it sounds particularly good in a Liverpool accent because of how they make "I" sounds like "aaaii"

The Irish are also pretty charming in saying it. Or the Manchester region. That's gordy, isn't it?
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