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United Kingdom — Phrase #9

🎭#9 Cultural Special

Wanker

/ˈwæŋkə/

Literal: Masturbator

Feels like: A uniquely British insult suggesting someone is self-absorbed, pretentious, or contemptible. Has its own hand gesture. Common in road rage

CurrentAdult/Street⚠️⚠️ Moderate

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Bollocks

/ˈbɒləks/

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Bawbag

/ˈbɔːbæɡ/

CurrentAdult⚠️⚠️ Moderate

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Bless your heart

/blɛs jɔːr hɑːrt/

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Sacres

/sɑːkr/

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