What To Say When Ticked

 Hello Grafted In Reader,

Today is August 28 in my corner of blog land. For those who observe an ancient faith practice known as Judaism, it is the month of Elul, which is the final month on the Jewish calendar. It is a time when many take stock and decide in what ways they will improve themselves. I like observing this month since Fall seems to usher in new starts in western culture for North America.

I was curious as I take stock of myself, are there synonyms that can become effective expletives to speak when we find ourselves totally tick offed at someone or something?

We often use expletives known culturally to express our disgust at something or someone's behavior. I do, and you probably do also.

Let's dive in and look at two key samples.

Suggested alternatives are from Thesaurus.com.

Asshole

Ass, bastard,  jackass, dickhead, mother-f...er, shit, SOB, asshat,  asswipe,  idiot,  jerk,  schmuck

F..K

bang,  bonk,  copulate,  fornicate,  hump,  lay,  score,  sleep with,  shag,  schtup

Of the first group, idiot, jerk, and schmuck seem more preferred than the others.

Of the second group, I like the sound of schtup.

It may send someone running to their online dictionary, but hey, improving expression is more less what this is all about.

Consider These

- I think you're being impudent, which means rude, disrespectful. Be careful, one might think you said, impotent.

- I think you're being indolent, which means lazy, idle, lacking inertia.

- I am feeling indignant toward you. Meaning disgruntled, dissatisfied, discontented.

If all fails, resort to the words, Oh schtup!

May YHVH be with us throughout our days.

Mellow Rock

David C. Russell