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You Absolute Plonker - The Definitive Guide to British Insults (British

English · Hardback

Will be released 25.11.2025

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Learn the Art of the Perfect British Put-Down
Dry, devastating, and delightfully witty-The Ultimate Guide to British Insults is your passport to mastering the cheeky charm of British lingo and backhanded compliments.

From casual pub banter to the razor-sharp repartee of British comedy books, this guide unveils the nation's best jabs, witty put-downs, and euphemisms, all delivered with that signature deadpan humor.

Written by internet personality and British humor aficionado Michael Baker, this book decodes the colorful world of British slang, vernacular, and colloquialisms that make up the UK's most beloved (and biting) forms of communication. Whether you're wondering What is dry humor? or eager to impress your mates with authentic British insults, this guide has you covered.

Inside, you'll find:


  • Ways to master the art of the backhanded compliment and insult someone so politely they'll thank you for it.

  • Advice to sharpen your wit with a repertoire of British euphemisms, Shakespearean burns, and modern-day snark.

  • How to decode everyday British lingo and uncover the subtle slights and deadpan humor woven into casual conversation.


A Must-Have Gift for Lovers of British Humor
Perfect for fans of British humor books, anglophiles, expats, or anyone hunting for dry humor gifts, The Ultimate Guide to British Insults turns you into a true connoisseur of cheeky charm. So, grab a cuppa and prepare to wield words with the grace of a British aristocrat and the cheek of a seasoned pub regular.

If you liked Very British Problems, The Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill, or How to Speak Brit, then you'll love The Ultimate Guide to British Insults.


About the author

Michael Baker is a British humor aficionado, internet personality, and creator with nearly 500K Instagram followers and an engaged Substack audience. With a sharp eye for British slang, vernacular, and witty banter, he brings the colorful world of UK humor to life for an international fanbase of expats, anglophiles, and lovers of dry humor. Michael shares his passion for British culture through online content, merchandise, and courses. He resides in western Connecticut.

Product details

Authors Michael Baker
Publisher Ingram Publishers Services
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Release 25.11.2025, delayed
 
EAN 9781684818716
ISBN 978-1-68481-871-6
No. of pages 192
Dimensions 140 mm x 216 mm x 16 mm
Illustrations Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
Subjects Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics

LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Syntax, Humour, HUMOR / Topic / Language, Language: history & general works, Grammar, syntax & morphology, Historical & comparative linguistics, Grammar, syntax and morphology, Language: history and general works, Historical and comparative linguistics

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