Ten insulting words you should know. And a good deal of words you may wish you didn't. (SFW unless mild swear words count).
posted by londonmark on Sep 9, 2011 - 57 comments

How many words do you know?
posted by jacquilynne on Jul 20, 2011 - 257 comments

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posted by Rhaomi on Dec 23, 2010 - 27 comments

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posted by nickyskye on Jan 11, 2009 - 12 comments

The Internet's Most Accurate English-to-English Dictionary This internet service will translate any English word, phrase or passage into English, or vice versa. Your original grammar, style, and spelling are left intact!
posted by adampsyche on Sep 29, 2004 - 21 comments

The Compendium of Lost Words
posted by ttrendel on Sep 3, 2003 - 9 comments

Ooooh, those trendy young Brits and their funny new words. What I can't help wondering is how many people have been sending in made up slang. (via clog).
posted by davidgentle on Dec 14, 2000 - 22 comments