--- product_id: 208122704 title: "A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue: (Funny Book of Vintage British Swear Words, 18th Century English Curse Words and Slang)" price: "VT4979" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/208122704-a-pocket-dictionary-of-the-vulgar-tongue-funny-book-vintage store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue: (Funny Book of Vintage British Swear Words, 18th Century English Curse Words and Slang) **Price:** VT4979 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue: (Funny Book of Vintage British Swear Words, 18th Century English Curse Words and Slang) - **How much does it cost?** VT4979 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/208122704-a-pocket-dictionary-of-the-vulgar-tongue-funny-book-vintage) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue: (Funny Book of Vintage British Swear Words, 18th Century English Curse Words and Slang): 9781452184609: Grose, Captain Francis, Mockus, Steve: Books Review: Talk like an 18-century scoundrel—history, humor, and handy size in one little volume - I bought A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue as a stocking-stuffer for a language-loving friend and ended up keeping it on my own desk (I reordered his copy). Two weeks later it’s my favorite five-minute coffee-break read. Authentic source material: First compiled in 1785 by militia captain Francis Grose, the book preserves the slang of London’s taverns, dockyards, and back-alleys—everything from “dresser of drabs” (pimp) to the still-popular “birthday suit.” How I’ve been using it • Conversation ice-breaker: Quoting a term like “elbow shaker” (a heavy drinker) at the pub gets instant laughs—and yes, people do ask what I’m reading. • Writing spice: I keep it beside my keyboard; sprinkling forgotten slang into emails or fiction drafts adds period flavor without tedious research. • Daily chuckle: Opening to a random page during lunch is a guaranteed mood lift—many definitions are delightfully blunt or bawdy. Heads-up (so you’re not surprised) 1. Brief definitions: Most entries are one-liners. If you want deep etymology, you’ll need a scholarly companion. 2. Tiny print for some eyes: The pocket format means smaller type; reading glasses helped my dad enjoy it comfortably. Pro tips • Pair with a modern slang book for a “then vs. now” coffee-table stack—guests love comparing centuries. • Use as a creative prompt: Pick a random word and challenge friends to write a short story around it; hilarity ensues. • Keep it in the car: Road-trip rest-stop boredom solved. * Bottom line * For the price of a couple lattes you get a portable time capsule of British wit that’s equal parts history lesson and party trick. Whether you’re a writer, Anglophile, tabletop gamer, or just someone who enjoys colorful language, A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue will earn a permanent spot in your bag—and likely inspire more than a few “Helpful” clicks on your review. Highly recommend! Review: Very cheeky - Great as a party ice breaker. Funny terms and phrases. ## Images ![A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue: (Funny Book of Vintage British Swear Words, 18th Century English Curse Words and Slang) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dCDdwgwgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Talk like an 18-century scoundrel—history, humor, and handy size in one little volume *by C***A on May 20, 2025* I bought A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue as a stocking-stuffer for a language-loving friend and ended up keeping it on my own desk (I reordered his copy). Two weeks later it’s my favorite five-minute coffee-break read. Authentic source material: First compiled in 1785 by militia captain Francis Grose, the book preserves the slang of London’s taverns, dockyards, and back-alleys—everything from “dresser of drabs” (pimp) to the still-popular “birthday suit.” How I’ve been using it • Conversation ice-breaker: Quoting a term like “elbow shaker” (a heavy drinker) at the pub gets instant laughs—and yes, people do ask what I’m reading. • Writing spice: I keep it beside my keyboard; sprinkling forgotten slang into emails or fiction drafts adds period flavor without tedious research. • Daily chuckle: Opening to a random page during lunch is a guaranteed mood lift—many definitions are delightfully blunt or bawdy. Heads-up (so you’re not surprised) 1. Brief definitions: Most entries are one-liners. If you want deep etymology, you’ll need a scholarly companion. 2. Tiny print for some eyes: The pocket format means smaller type; reading glasses helped my dad enjoy it comfortably. Pro tips • Pair with a modern slang book for a “then vs. now” coffee-table stack—guests love comparing centuries. • Use as a creative prompt: Pick a random word and challenge friends to write a short story around it; hilarity ensues. • Keep it in the car: Road-trip rest-stop boredom solved. * Bottom line * For the price of a couple lattes you get a portable time capsule of British wit that’s equal parts history lesson and party trick. Whether you’re a writer, Anglophile, tabletop gamer, or just someone who enjoys colorful language, A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue will earn a permanent spot in your bag—and likely inspire more than a few “Helpful” clicks on your review. Highly recommend! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very cheeky *by A***L on January 5, 2026* Great as a party ice breaker. Funny terms and phrases. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome gift! *by P***L on February 24, 2026* This is an awesome book, and a big laugh! I bought three for Christmas and sent them to my best buds. They loved it, texting me antique insults! That’s when I knew it was the perfect gift. 🤣 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/208122704-a-pocket-dictionary-of-the-vulgar-tongue-funny-book-vintage](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/208122704-a-pocket-dictionary-of-the-vulgar-tongue-funny-book-vintage) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*