The Cunning Linguist: Ribald Riddles, Lascivious Limericks, Carnal Corn, and Other Good, Clean Dirty Fun!

“Noted linguist Lederer (Anguished English) has a naughty side, which . . . makes this collection of wordplays a bawdily noteworthy achievement.” —Publishers Weekly

Have some fun with your native tongue!

In The Cunning Linguist, renowned language expert Richard Lederer shows us the naughtier side of wordplay, revealing hundreds of hilarious, ingenious, unabashed, and adults-only puns, jokes, limericks, one-liners, and other adventures in sexual humor. This book of “good, clean dirty fun” will delight word hounds, punsters, bachelor-party goers, and anyone who likes a clever grown-up joke.

Here’s a taste of The Cunning Linguist:

Q: What does a man have in his pants that you can also find on a pool table?

A: Pockets.

Have you heard about the incompatible couple?

He had no income, and she wasn’t pattable.

The four stages of a couple’s sex life:

Under 35: Tri-weekly

35-45: Try weekly

45-55: Try weakly

55 and over: Try, try, try.

For much more, sneak between the covers of this unique and laugh-out-loud book.

“Delightfully raunchy.” —Sidney Sheldon, #1 New York Times–bestselling author

© 2024 St. Martin's Griffin (Ebook): 9781429906425

Release date

Ebook: May 1, 2024