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Technically, insulting someone is incredibly rude. But when done skillfully enough, it can honestly be kind of impressive—even a real testament to brains and wit.

The trouble is, in the heat of the moment, it’s hard to come up with something truly worthwhile. That’s why one TikTok user asked people to share insults so intelligent, you don’t realize you’ve been roasted until three thoughts later.

Below, we’ve rounded up some of the cleverest responses. You might want to bookmark these for when your enemies least expect it.

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#1

Woman holding a coffee cup and gesturing while sharing epic burns that turn insults into high art during a casual talk. I can see you are committed to your current level of understanding.

jaimethemermaid , KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA/Pexels Report

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    Man in yellow hoodie making a finger gun gesture, illustrating epic burns turning insults into high art in a casual setting. I admire your courage to speak in the absence of knowledge

    reema.14 , cottonbro studio/Pexels Report

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    #3

    Two women sitting by a water body, one comforting the other, illustrating epic burns turning insults into high art. I'm jealous of everyone that hasn't met you

    masterchung83 , RDNE Stock project/Pexels Report

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    #4

    Young man listening intently during a lively conversation about epic burns that turned insults into high art. “I don’t have the time or the crayons to explain this to you.”

    e. , SHVETS production/Pexels Report

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    aliceinwinterland avatar
    Vexed Panda
    Vexed Panda
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was sat down by HR for an email that included, "The last three emails with instructions for this haven't worked for you, so let me try to Sesame Street you through it."

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    #5

    Man with serious expression during a tense conversation, illustrating epic burns and creative insults in dialogue. "I admire that you don‘t let facts interfere with your opinion"

    Jumul35 , Vitaly Gariev/Pexels Report

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    #6

    Young man in red shirt with hand on face showing frustration, illustrating epic burns and verbal insults concept. Thank you for helping me, it was like doing it myself only harder.

    cut2mushrooms , Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels Report

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    #7

    Woman with serious expression listening intently during a conversation, illustrating epic burns and clever insults concept. It's impossible to underestimate you.

    andacuppajoe , Alex Green/Pexels Report

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    #8

    Two men in a serious conversation with one showing a thoughtful expression, illustrating epic burns in intense dialogue. I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.

    andacuppajoe , Ketut Subiyanto/Pexels Report

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    #9

    Street sign instructing to push button for warning lights, symbolizing epic burns that turned insults into high art. You're the reason instructions have pictures.

    theo.sagni , Tnarg/Pexels Report

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    #10

    Man with curly hair and beard, wearing a black shirt, listening intently during a conversation about epic burns. I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you.

    akkadian1 , Kampus Production/Pexels Report

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    #11

    Young woman holding coffee cup, listening intently during a conversation showcasing epic burns and witty insults. your approach to critical thinking is impressively minimalistic

    -ANTHONY- , Mikhail Nilov/Pexels Report

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    #12

    Man in a dark shirt holding his forehead in frustration, illustrating epic burns that turned insults into high art. when someone says "do you know who I am." My favorite reply is "no, but I bet those who do are envious of me."

    inevitable_donut , Timur Weber/Pexels Report

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    #13

    My all-time favorite, “You have delusions of adequacy”

    flyfishingpony Report

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    #14

    As an outsider, what are your views on intelligence?

    mukiza.01 Report

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    anirudhdineshani avatar
    Am I Funny? Maybe or maybe not
    Am I Funny? Maybe or maybe not
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no clue what intelligence means and have no intention of learning.

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    #15

    Young man with curly hair wearing a maroon shirt, engaged in conversation, illustrating epic burns in a casual setting. Don't let my knowledge get in the way of your confidence

    betty19502 , Ketut Subiyanto/Pexels Report

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    #16

    Young man with curly hair wearing a checkered shirt engaged in a serious conversation illustrating epic burns and insults. the bar is set so low and yet you brought a shovel

    LadyDragonWitch🇨🇦 , Mike Jones/Pexels Report

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    #17

    Two women in a tense conversation, one holding her head, illustrating the impact of epic burns and insults. I wish i didn't have common sense, you seem so happy

    unc_rollin , Karolina Grabowska www.kaboompics.com/Pexels Report

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    AndyR
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Picture definitely made me look twice

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    #18

    "I would agree with you but then we would both be wrong"

    Underthegun Report

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    #19

    Man in a pink polo shirt sitting thoughtfully on a couch, representing epic burns that turned insults into art. “It was wonderful to meet you, you’ve made me reconsider my standards”

    Kraken_of_Chaos , RDNE Stock project/Pexels Report

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    #20

    You are our competitors greatest asset

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    #21

    someone said I ate the bowl of wisdom with a fork🥺😭😂

    Salma🤍🕊 Report

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    #22

    Your Holidays are our Holidays 🫶

    Christian Guth45 Report

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    #23

    I respect your tenacity in protecting your opinion from the facts

    Jade Rewilding ✍🏽🐈‍⬛♠️💖💫🦋 Report

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    #24

    Young woman showing an epic burn with a serious expression during a heated conversation at home. Your food for thought leaves everyone still hungry

    jaykspeaks , Karolina Grabowska www.kaboompics.com/Pexels Report

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    #25

    Young man making a skeptical face with fists on cheeks, illustrating epic burns and clever insults concept. Nothing lights up a room like your absence.

    antoniollia , Igor Mashkov/Pexels Report

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    #26

    Two women engaged in a conversation, illustrating the power of epic burns that turned insults into high art moments. You've mastered the tone of authority without the inconvenience of depth.

    waynejones1977 , cottonbro studio/Pexels Report

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    #27

    It's interesting what you've done with your education.

    classic_girl_beauty Report

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    #28

    “The majority of people would certainly agree with you” is the maddest anyone has ever gotten at me.

    Sisyphus Report

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    #29

    My favorite one from that thread was "You fill a much needed void."

    Chris S Report

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    #30

    Listening to you speak makes me envy the deaf

    Neh Klaus Report

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    #31

    "you're proof that this company is an equal opportunity employer"

    pinchekeith_okc Report

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    #32

    Your contribution to this conversation is like a cat bringing me a dead mouse. I can see that YOU'RE proud and I love that for you.

    TheOffishallEli Report

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    #33

    Young man in suit looking frustrated while resting head on hand, symbolizing epic burns and sharp insults. “Somewhere out there is a tree, working tirelessly to provide you oxygen to breath and speak… i believe you owe it an apology on wasting it’s efforts.”

    JonathanL , Yan Krukau/Pexels Report

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    #34

    "Some people bring Joy wherever they go. Others, whenever."

    parkinkspot Report

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    #35

    “The reason you get so lost in thought is that it’s unfamiliar territory”

    Brick Flair Report

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    #36

    i admire your consistency most people stop when they realise they're wrong

    Dr. Zac Report

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    Vix Spiderthrust
    Vix Spiderthrust
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who was it who said "Consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds"?

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    #37

    It's cute how you state the obvious with such a sense of discovery.

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    #38

    Light travels faster than sound that's why you apear bright until you speak

    toxic boyfriend 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Report

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    #39

    Wisdom has always chased you, but you were faster

    Betty 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦 Report

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    #40

    I won’t argue, you seem very committed to this version of reality.

    Abubakr Report

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    #41

    You are a living proof that God has a sense of Humor🤣

    𝕾𝖒𝖆𝖘𝖍𝖊𝖗_𝕼𝖚𝖔𝖙𝖊𝖘 Report

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    #42

    Your mind is such a peaceful place, no thoughts to bother you.

    Bicky_Max_B Report

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    #43

    Order sense, I will pay.

    R.JACKSON 🇷🇼 Report

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    #44

    you have a unique way of speaking, that makes people appreciate your silence😎

    mshoza Report

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    #45

    The only reason i understand you sometimes is because I studied Animal Science

    Sagni GFX Report

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    #46

    I'll come visit you again when I need a break from reality!!😂😂😂

    Scott Moore Report

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    #47

    "You're truly unforgettable to everyone around you. Trust me, we've tried!" "You sure are proud of those 8 pretty crayons in your 64 pack, huh?" "That's very brave of you to have that opinion in this day and age."

    Ckasel Report

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    #48

    When it was raining Sense , you had an umbrella.

    Bicky_Max_B Report

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    #49

    Your willingness to not be hindered by reason is astonishing.

    mraims2plez Report

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    #50

    “your parents change the subject when people ask about you, eh?”

    vtrob Report

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    #51

    I wish we could be better strangers

    Delta Oscar 🇿🇦 Report

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    #52

    You may need to take a break from sharing opinions today.

    Edward Louis Report

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    #53

    You have something most people don’t have, the ability to consistently lower the bar.

    Zeelady Mwelase Report

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    #54

    “Thank you, you always cease to amaze me.”

    JWalkz Report

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    #55

    You explain things with the passion of someone who has never been interrupted by facts

    Sheis3980! Report

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    #56

    if thinking was a crime you wouldn't be guilty 😂

    D~N Report

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    #57

    “Please try not to live up to my current expectations”

    Art Guerra Report

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    #58

    Your confidence far exceeds your demonstrated performance

    Rebecca Report

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    #59

    ur consistency on inaccuracies is amazingly accurate

    Dr. Bisrat Getachew (MD) Report

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    #60

    Your opinion precedes your reasoning!

    Clifford De Glorious Report

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    #61

    You took the scenic route to the same point, except now we are all tired

    Ando Report

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    #62

    You wouldn’t be able to pour water out of a bucket if the instructions were on the bottom

    fuelledbyfiction Report

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    #63

    You have a unique way of contributing without adding much.

    YO Report

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    #64

    great! you and my bungalow have something in common nothing upstairs 💔

    FLOKi Report

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    #65

    you haven't been yourself lately - we've all noticed the improvement!

    Jay plays with fire Report

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    #66

    A mind so serene even thoughts refused to intrude😌

    DAWN Report

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    #67

    I hope you appreciate the fact breathing is involuntary.

    B Report

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    #68

    Don’t be embarrassed about who you are. Leave that to your parents

    Will Report

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    #69

    "you have strayed far from the shores of sanity" Niklaus Michaelson

    Anon Report

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    #70

    Your Shadow is an improvement.

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    #71

    You absolutely light up every room you walk out of.

    huckleberry_femme Report

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    #72

    my favourite Irish one is you don't sweat much for a big Girl

    finbar55 Report

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    #73

    You're making me feel smarter🙄

    Live now❗❗❗ Report

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    #74

    You had to be physically strong to survive in this world

    CYPHERTYRANT🦚 Report

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    #75

    it amazes me how talented you are at crafting conversation into capital punishment

    Kusasira Jovia Report

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    #76

    “You speak with the confidence of someone who’s never been questioned.”

    Prudence Jima Report

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    #77

    I admire your ability to make decisions without any regards to decorum.

    JL Report

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    #78

    I admire your ability to hear yourself talk and be satisfied with the results

    Greg Cherry Report

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    #79

    "I like how you can live a life free from the burden of excess knowledge!" "I love how you operate on vibes instead of facts, very retro!"

    Trapuccino Report

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    #80

    “I appreciate you sharing that. It’s always interesting to see how confidently someone can misunderstand something.”

    Jason's mom Report

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