sticks and stones



sticks and stones

A shorthand way of referring to the phrase "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me," a childish rebuttal to teasing or other harsh speech. A: "There are some pretty unflattering rumors circulating about you now." B: "Oh, who cares? Sticks and stones."
See also: and, stick, stone

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Eirian-Welsh
Ketil-Norwegian
Rosabella-English (Rare)
LonnyLAHN-eeEnglish
Tonina-Italian
Carlotakahr-LO-tah (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese