sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- sticks and stones
- sticks and stones may break my bones
- sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me
- sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me
- sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never harm me
Etymology[edit]
The earliest recording dates from March 1862 in the US, but is implied to have been used earlier.[1]
Pronunciation[edit]
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Audio (US) (file)
Phrase[edit]
sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me
- A response to taunting proclaiming the speaker's indifference.
