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forsmo

nounaction

deliberate insulting or offensive remark

a deliberate slight or insulting remark; a rebuff intended to offend

Example in use

He gied me a forsmo.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/FORS-moh/

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Origin & context

scotsolderinsult

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