Commonly Used British Insults and their Meaning

Tap to Read ➤ Renuka Savant

With all due respect, this happens to be the barmiest list of some classic British insults and comebacks. And for all you muppets out there, we're also including what they mean, and when to use them.

Only in Britain could it be thought a defect to be 'too clever by half'. ― John Major

And if you've lost the plot already, allow us to explain that the British are rather peculiar when it comes to expressing their displeasure. Well, for starters, it puts them in a conundrum of sorts, given the fact that they are polite to the core, and abhor confrontation at all times.

So, what happens when a Brit is really pissed off ? We reckon a lot of jaw-gnashing discomfort, followed by a slew of abuses―but only within his head, of course. The only time you can actually hear some legit British abuses is when they are a part of harmless banter among friends over a pint of bitters.

Which is precisely why we've brought you a definitive list of British insults and comebacks. Understand them, utilize them, and savor them.

Arsemonger - A contemptible person Ankle biters - Children Barmy - Idiotic Billy no-mates - Someone with no friends Bollocks - Nonsense/Rubbish Bugger - Jerk Cheeky - Naughty/Risqué Codger - Irritating person Daft cow - Stupid, fat woman Dodgy - Shady/Weird Dozy - Dim-witted Duffer - Idiot/Fool Git - Moron/Idiot

Gormless - Lacking common sense Knob - Disgusting/useless person Maggot - A despicable person Minger - Highly unattractive woman Muppet - Very stupid person

Nancy - An effeminate man Nosey parker - A person who interferes too much Nutter - Someone with a loose screw/stupid Pillock/Plonker/Prat - Idiot

Skanky - Disgusting Sod - Idiot Trollop - A woman of lesser morals Tyke - Rascal