Alternative form of better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick

(vulgar) Alternative form of better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick

Ellipsis of sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

To experiment in a haphazard or random manner with the hope that some amount of success may be encountered.

(idiomatic) Those who are too different or conspicuous get criticized or sanctioned by others.

Alternative form of sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

Synonym of cross my heart and hope to die

(idiomatic) A response to taunting proclaiming the speaker's indifference.

(archaic) second-person singular simple present form of stick

(nonstandard, informal) superlative form of stick: most stick (stickiest).