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Introduction Those who learn English as a second language from traditional textbooks are often at a loss when they hear a conversation such as the following: Night at the Opera* John: Mary, would you like to attend the Opera this evening? Mary: Fucking-A. Should I wear my black dress? John: Why the fuck not? Mary. Fucked if I know—Oh, fuck! I just Remembered. It got fucked up in the wash. John: Well, fuck the opera, lets stay home and fuck. Mary: Good fucking idea. * A fuck-by-fuck analysis of Night at the Opera will be found at the end of the FUCK section. Upon hearing such an exchange, the stranger to our shores cant help but feel bewildered. What means this fuck? he or she is likely to say. The purpose of this book is to tell the newcomer just what this fuck does mean. And what shit, piss, cunt, and asshole mean— along with a host of other terms that should be part of the vocabulary of any person who wishes to communicate effectively in the English tongue. Our proven method is simple and to the point: We wont deal with complex grammatical matters— such as irregular verbs. When someone tells you: I butt-fucked a goat, it should be obvious that such an action is irregular. Just ignore it. There are books that will teach you to avoid using swear words. Theyll even teach you to avoid innocent words that might be considered swear words. Their point is to keep you from being thought of as vulgar. We say, fuck it! Vulgarity is not the point. The name of the game is communication. In the course of this work, we quote a number of poets. That shouldnt deter you. These are all no-nonsense poets. (There is one exception, and he is clearly identified.) Because were a panel of experts, we know what were doing, and why were doing it. We swear for one reason and one reason only: Its the best fucking way to communicate! Four centuries ago, Shakespeare—one of the greatest communicators the English language has ever known—put his stamp of approval on swearing. In