March 14, 2023

Insults That Only Make Sense in Cincinnati

Cincinnati is a world unto itself, and with that world comes a language only Cincinnnatians can speak — and insults that only a Cincinnatian can be deeply wounded by.

Like, if someone were to call you boring, that may hurt a little. But if someone says that being stuck in rush-hour traffic on the Brent Spence Bridge is more enjoyable than your company, well, it's time for some introspection. Or a fight.

If it comes down to a fight, we've collected some of the best Cincinnati-specific insults you can use the next time your mouth wants to write checks that your a** can't cash.
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"Your mom catches more balls than Ja’Marr Chase."
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"Your mom catches more balls than Ja’Marr Chase."
"Your chili is watery."
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"Your chili is watery."
"Parking at Kenwood Mall on a Saturday is more enjoyable than being around you."
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"Parking at Kenwood Mall on a Saturday is more enjoyable than being around you."
"You're more of a disaster than the Reds' last season."
Photo: Ron Valle
"You're more of a disaster than the Reds' last season."
"You're probably a Steelers fan."
"You're probably a Steelers fan."
"You’re dumber than Richard Jones’ mustache."
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"You’re dumber than Richard Jones’ mustache."
"You’re more of a jabroni than Aftab."
Photo: Katherine Barrier
"You’re more of a jabroni than Aftab."
"I saw your mom last night at one of CityBeat’s horniest bars."
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
"I saw your mom last night at one of CityBeat’s horniest bars."
"I’d rather sit through a Crossroads service than listen to you."
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"I’d rather sit through a Crossroads service than listen to you."
"You're trashier than The Banks at 2 a.m."
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"You're trashier than The Banks at 2 a.m."