Harsh critiques

oristar--

When I use insults, I do it with a personal flair. Still....

1. I would say, "Philistine!" with my lip curled. I'd probably use it jokingly and figure only about 25% of English speakers would know what I meant.

2. I'd say--spit out--the single word, "Boor!"

3. "Common as dirt" is southern--informal southern. I'd never say it to a person, but I might use it as a dismissive comment when talking 'bout 'em.

4. "Ignorant" as an expletive? No. If I used it, it would be as a comment rather than as an insult and I'd say, "Ignorance!" I'd be more likely to quote Samuel Johnson who when pushed on a false definition in his dictionary:

"How could you say that?"

"Ignorance, madam, sheer ignorance."

Your phrases are all natural, Oristar, except for (1), which would more likely be 'you are a philistine/Philistine'.

Thanks Noddy and MM.

Now I got armed, but I will use the weapon strictly under the laws.

oristar--

I suggest instead of "now I got arms" be replaced with either:

"Now I am armed (and possibly dangerous)."

or

"Now I have ammunition (and won't hesitate to use it)."

...Or just show 'em my avatar!

Most people would need to have 1) and 2) translated for them. <sigh>

by native English speaker, did you mean someone from England, or somone who speaks English? If you ARE looking for snooty flamboyant British terms of condescence, ignoramus is a great one...rubbish and poppycock are good words too but they aren't necessary demeaning. Otherwise, just stick with ****ing ***hole!