As the internet both homogenizes and atomizes culture, the “British might be losing something crucial if terms like “pillock” or “numpty” are forgotten. These traditional terms of abuse tend to be softer than their more contemporary equivalents, allowing a wider range of emphasis and intensity. Linguists say they can help defuse what could be an otherwise tense situation.”
https://www.wsj.com/world/uk/british-slang-might-not-be-the-dogs-bollocks-much-longer-bc79c791?mod=mhp
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