A Dictionary of Uncomfortable Words: What to Avoid Saying in Polite (or Any) Conversation

by Andrew Witham, Brian Snyder

Realizing a dictionary was necessary to alert the public, they created The Dictionary of Uncomfortable Words. Each word is followed by a brief explanation of why it makes people uneasy when spoken, such
- Looks innocuous enough on paper but utterly filthy when spoken aloud.
- In most circles, this word is merely a prefix. We prefer the term man-cow.""
- Just because gooey becomes crusty doesn't mean we want to hear about it.
- This word is disturbing even when referring to trees.
- This is one fruit you don't want to eat.
- Sounds like a circumcision that went too far.
- A drunk with too much money in his pocket on Saturday night.""

144 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2004

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok, I'll admit upfront that I may be a little biased since a high school friend of mine wrote it. Andy's humor is present throughout this "dictionary". I don't necessarily agree that all the words in this book need to be avoided in conversation, but many of them have always made me cringe a little when used in the company of others. Well done, my friend, and thanks for the laughs!

[T. · Rating 3 out of 5]

puissance, n.: a word that, despite the sound of it, means strength and power.

Sometimes I agree with this book, sometimes I don't. I'm happy that it's part of my bookshelf though.