The F-Word

Jesse Sheidlower''s dictionary, now in print for over 25 years, charts the use of fuck and its many permutations, from absofuckinglutely to zipless fuck. It illustrates every sense of every entry with quotations, from the earliest that can be found to a recent example, showing exactly how the word has been used throughout history. This new edition is not just a minor update but a comprehensive revision of Sheidlower''s groundbreaking text for the internet age.