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International Dictionary of Obscenities: A Guide to Dirty Words and Indecent Expressions in Spanish, Italian, French, German and Russian
 
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  • Paperback: 93 pages
  • Publisher: Scythian Books (February 1981)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0933884184
  • ISBN-13: 978-0933884182
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars the best of the lot, February 19, 2000
One thing I learned is this: don't practice these Spanish tasties with strangers in Mexico. I found out two things: they weren't amused and the dictionary was accurate. Some of the religious references were so rough I thought I'd be struck by lightning just for practicing them to myself. It is titled a dictionary of obsenities and that it is.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars swear in six languages!, April 20, 2000
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A small dictionary, but there are those who love it. The IDO explains -- in English that is, to say the least, not shy -- all the filthiest language from Spanish, Italian, French, German and Russian. It is sort of unsettling to see all these curses and dirty words in a sterile dictionary column. Once you get past that initial weirdness, though, the dictionary will be a shameless joy to thumb through. It is true that insults and foul words are the funniest parts of a language, so if for nothing else you should look into this book as a humor piece.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Useable and fun., November 29, 1998
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The book is very crude and to the point, but that is what obscenities are in any language. If you really want to know what the tourists are saying or you plan on spending any amount of time where any of the subject languages are spoken, this book is a "must have."
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5.0 out of 5 stars Obscenities are nice
Got this as a gift many years ago and still refer to it now and again. Truly amazing to see how other languages treat potty mouth expressions. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK "DAVE"
most people are fooled by the name,, ha ha ha . New cover I see!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, but could be expanded
I really like this book, but at the end of each language chapter was left wanting more. It's a fun adult coffee table book when not in use on travels.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Serious scholarly text, but darn fun to read
This book is an amazingly scholarly work on an amazingly unusual subject. It actually is what it purports to be, with a fine attention to detail; and is arranged in such a way... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spankilicious
This book is excellent for table top enjoyment. I leave it on my table in my room and everyone always picks it up for a look. Its a good conversation piece/starter. A must have.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun to peruse, very useful for travelers.
I beg to disagree with VikesFan34. I've owned this book for 12 years and am consistently amused by the colorful phrases in 5 languages. Read more
Published on December 6, 1997

1.0 out of 5 stars Interesting....
I bought this book thinking that it would merely be swear words and that I would get a kick out of it. It turned out to be a bit more risque than I had believed. Read more
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