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What are some insults in english that will make non-native speakers have to ask someone their meaning? (lemmy.world)

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[-] verity_kindle@sh.itjust.works 15 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

"He don't know shit from shinola." [I've never asked what "shinola" is.] EDIT: Another one my Dad uses (Oklahoma born and bred): calling someone a "mudcat".

[-] Moobythegoldensock@lemm.ee 7 points 7 months ago

I’ve never asked what “shinola” is

Let me clarify that for you.

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[-] intensely_human@lemm.ee 6 points 7 months ago

Shinola is shoe grease

[-] verity_kindle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 months ago

Ah. Thank you.

[-] Narrowband@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

They also make watches now apparently

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