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And now the F-word:
“Fie!” (pronounced “fy”) is a VERY useful word. A general expression of disgust.
Some examples:
“Oh, Fie!”
“Fie and fie again!”
“Fie upon it!” or “Fie upon that!” or “Fie upon you!”
(They didn’t say “Fie you” though, sorry.)

“Tush!” Used alone (unlike Fie above). Sort of a mild exclamation.
“Tush, sir! Surely you jest!”

“Go to!” Period exclamation often used the way we would answer an astonishing statement from a friend: “Get outta here! Really?”
Example: “The king is coming to this dungheap? Go to!”

I would encourage everyone to pick one they enjoy and get in the habit of saying it. It can become quite automatic after awhile. I use “God’s Teeth” a lot. God’s Teeth! This heat is killing me!”


45 posted on 06/19/2008 5:13:45 PM PDT by the invisib1e hand (the media vs. the people.)
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To: the invisib1e hand

King Henry V outraged the pious of his day by using the exclamation “God’s eyes!” or swearing “By the Eyes of God!”.


64 posted on 06/19/2008 5:30:56 PM PDT by allmendream (Life begins at the moment of contraception. ;))
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To: the invisib1e hand
Tush? I think pish tosh is much more expressive and has the advantage of not being misunderstood to be referring to one's tuchas.

And let us not forget the other F-word. Furshlegginer!

139 posted on 06/19/2008 7:26:20 PM PDT by mollynme (cogito, ergo freepum)
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