Shakespearean Insults

Front

What does the insult 'lily liver'd' mean?

Back

coward

Front

What does the insult 'thou art false as hell' mean?

Back

you're a liar

Front

What does the word 'harmatia' mean in literature?

Back

the cause of a character's downfall

Front

What does the insult 'the tartness of his face sours like grapes' mean?

Back

the person is super grumpy

Front

What does the insult 'bite my thumb at you' mean?

Back

giving someone the middle finger

Front

What is the meaning of 'thou art a knave'?

Back

you are a dishonest person

Front

What does 'thou art a hedge-born scullion' imply?

Back

you are of low birth or status

Front

What does 'thou art as fat as butter' mean?

Back

you are very overweight

Front

What does 'thou art a lumpish knave' mean?

Back

you are a dull or stupid person

Front

What does 'thou art a villain' mean?

Back

you are a wicked or evil person