my gramma says it all the time it cracks me up....
2007-06-20 04:33:28 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
no, when it comes to insulting someone, you generally don't want them laughing at you when you do it.
for instance, "Shut-up you muther fu*ker" is far more potent than "Keep quiet, you old battle axe". Try the first one, then the second and think about which one is more intimidating.
I prefer the first!
2007-06-20 04:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by Who's sarcastic? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have REFERRED to people as battleaxes but certainly not called anyone this (or anything insulting) to their face.
Battleaxe is a wonderful word, used to describe a woman who is formidable, lays down her own strict rules and doesn't expect anyone to argue with her. It is a slightly old-fashioned word which is generally these days not used without an element of humour or affection. For example, in years gone by, the Matron of a hospital could be described as a battleaxe - likewise the headmistress of a girls' school. One's mother, if she were a disciplinarian, could also be described as a bit of a battleaxe.
It's a lovely, funny, descriptive term which I like to use because I happen to enjoy using quaint, flowery, old-fashioned words - especially for comic effect.
2007-06-21 00:52:04 · answer #2 · answered by Dolores & the prune 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but I think I might start using it. That's a hoot. My grandma said, " True Blue Dyed in the Wool B*tch," about some woman and I almost died. I'd never heard her say a bad word, AND I'd certainly never heard that saying before. LOL
2007-06-20 04:39:47 · answer #3 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hahaha, no, but I've been called a Viking before. Even though I don't have any Scandinavian blood. Haha.
2007-06-20 04:39:02 · answer #4 · answered by xxon_23 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I use it when I have to deal with obnoxious little old ladies where i work. It's a great word.
2007-06-20 05:06:54 · answer #5 · answered by cnjard 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes at work once when i useto work the same shift as this one mean old women
2007-06-21 01:10:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a battle axe? XD no, i don't know why that's something you'd call someone either...
2007-06-20 04:35:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
My mother...300 pounds of rompin' stompin' airborne hell!
2007-06-20 04:37:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no. its an old fashioned saying meaning someone's really bossy.
2007-06-20 04:37:24 · answer #9 · answered by basketcase 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's hilarious! God, you're such a battleaxe!
There, now I called you one too!
2007-06-20 04:36:51 · answer #10 · answered by kermit 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋