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Lists Of Pejorative Terms For People
Lists of pejorative terms for people include: * List of ethnic slurs ** List of ethnic slurs and epithets by ethnicity ** List of common nouns derived from ethnic group names * List of religious slurs * A list of LGBT slang, including LGBT-related slurs * List of disability-related terms with negative connotations * See also * Insult * Dysphemism * Lists of nicknames * List of phrases using ethnic or place names as derisive adjectives Ethnic and place names are often used as derisive adjectives.Ed Cray, "Ethnic and Place Names as Derisive Adjectives", '' Western Folklore'' 21:1:27–34 (January 1962), p. 27-34 Kenneth Porter, "Still More Ethnic and Place Names as Derisive Adje ... {{DEFAULTSORT:Pejorative terms for people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Ethnic Slurs
The following is a list of ethnic slurs or ethnophaulisms or ethnic epithets that are, or have been, used as insinuations or allegations about members of a given ethnicity or racial group or to refer to them in a derogatory, pejorative, or otherwise insulting manner. Some of the terms listed below (such as "gringo", "yank", etc.) can be used in casual speech without any intention of causing offense. The connotation of a term and prevalence of its use as a pejorative or neutral descriptor varies over time and by geography. For the purposes of this list, an ''ethnic slur'' is a term designed to insult others on the basis of race, ethnicity, or nationality. Each term is listed followed by its country or region of usage, a definition, and a reference to that term. Ethnic slurs may also be produced as a racial epithet by combining a general-purpose insult with the name of ethnicity, such as "dirty Jew", "Russian pig", etc. Other common insulting modifiers include "dog", "filthy" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Ethnic Slurs And Epithets By Ethnicity
This list of ethnic slurs and epithets is sorted into categories that can defined by race, ethnicity, or nationality. Broader ethnic categories African ; Af : (Rhodesia) African to a white Rhodesian (Rhodie). Livingstone, Douglas. 1986. ''Drums Along Balmoral Drive''. ; Ape : (US) a black person. ; Béni-oui-oui : Mostly used during the French colonization of Algeria as a term for Algerian Muslims. ; Bluegum : an African American perceived as being lazy and who refuses to work. ; Boogie : a black person (film noir); "The boogies lowered the boom on Beaver Canal." Mankiewicz, Joseph L., dir. 1950. ''No Way Out'' ilm starring Sidney Poitier and Richard Widmark. ; Buck : a black person or Native American. ; Burrhead / Burr-head / Burr head : (US) a black person, in reference to Afro-textured hair. ; Colored : (US) a black person. Once generally accepted as inoffensive, this word is now considered disrespectful by some. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Common Nouns Derived From Ethnic Group Names
This is a list of common nouns, used in the English language, whose etymology goes back to the name of some, often historical or archaic, ethnic or religious group, but whose current meaning has lost that connotation and does not imply any actual ethnicity or religion. Several of these terms are derogatory or insulting. Such entries on this list should not be confused with "ethnic slurs" referring to a person's actual ethnicity, which have a separate list. __TOC__ List ; Apache: a Parisian gangster or thug (from the collective name Apache for several nations of Native Americans). ;Bohemian: a person with an unconventional artistic lifestyle (originally meaning an inhabitant of Bohemia; the secondary meaning may derive from an erroneous idea that the Romani people originate from Bohemia). Not used as an insult in most circumstances. ;Bugger: Synonymous with sodomite. From Middle English ''bougre, heretic,'' from Anglo-French ''bugre,'' from Medieval Latin ''Bulgarus,'' litera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Religious Slurs
The following is a list of religious slurs or religious insults in the English language that are, or have been, used as insinuations or allegations about adherents or non-believers of a given religion or irreligion, or to refer to them in a derogatory (critical or disrespectful), pejorative (disapproving or contemptuous), or insulting manner. Christians Non-denominational Protestants Catholics Latter Day Saint movement Jews }) , Russia , Jews , Soviet epithet as an accusation of lack of full allegiance to the Soviet Union , , - , Sheeny , Europe , Jews , From Yiddish '' sheyn'' or German ''schön'' meaning 'beautiful'. , , - , Shylock , England , Jews , Jewish people as shrewd and money-loving; derived from the character in Shakespeare's play "Merchant of Venice". , , - , Yakubian , North America , Jews , Jewish people; it is often mistaken as describing white people, as the Nation of Islam believes all white people are descended from Yakub, the biblical Jacob. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LGBT Slang
LGBT slang, LGBT speak, or gay slang is a set of English slang lexicon used predominantly among LGBT people. It has been used in various languages since the early 20th century as a means by which members of the LGBT community identify themselves and speak in code with brevity and speed to others. The acronym LGBT was popularized in the 1990s and stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender. History and context Because of sodomy laws and threat of prosecution due to the criminalization of homosexuality, LGBT slang has served as an argot or cant, a secret language and a way for the LGBT community to communicate with each other publicly without revealing their sexual orientation to others. Since the advent of queer studies in universities, LGBT slang and argot has become a subject of academic research among linguistic anthropology scholars. During the first seven decades of the 20th century, a specific form of Polari was developed by gay men and lesbians in urban centres o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Disability-related Terms With Negative Connotations
The following is a list of terms, used to describe disabilities or people with disabilities, which may carry negative connotations or be offensive to people with or without disabilities. Some people consider it best to use person-first language, for example "a person with a disability" rather than "a disabled person." However identity-first language, as in "autistic person" or "Deaf person", is preferred by many people and organizations. There is disagreement as to what causes harm. Views vary with geography and culture, over time, and among individuals. Many terms that some people view as harmful are not viewed as hurtful by others, and even where some people are hurt by certain terms, others may be hurt by the replacement of such terms with what they consider to be euphemisms (e.g., "differently abled" or "special needs"). Some people believe that terms should be avoided if they might hurt people; others hold the listener responsible for misinterpreting terms used without ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Insult
An insult is an expression or statement (or sometimes behavior) which is disrespectful or scornful. Insults may be intentional or accidental. An insult may be factual, but at the same time pejorative, such as the word "inbred". Jocular exchange Lacan considered insults a primary form of social interaction, central to the imaginary order – "a situation that is symbolized in the 'Yah-boo, so are you' of the transitivist quarrel, the original form of aggressive communication". Erving Goffman points out that every "crack or remark set up the possibility of a counter-riposte, topper, or squelch, that is, a comeback". He cites the example of possible interchanges at a dance in a school gym: Backhanded compliments A backhanded (or left-handed) compliment, or asteism, is an insult that is disguised as, or accompanied by, a compliment, especially in situations where the belittling or condescension is intentional. Examples of backhanded compliments include, but are not lim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dysphemism
A dysphemism is an expression with connotations that are derogatory either about the subject matter or to the audience. Dysphemisms contrast with neutral or euphemistic expressions. Dysphemism may be motivated by fear, distaste, hatred, contempt, or humour. Etymology The word ''dysphemism'' was composed from the Greek elements ''dys'' δύς "mis-" and ''pheme'' φήμη "speech, voice, reputation" in the late 19th century. Related terms include ''malphemism'' (from the Latin ''malus'' "bad"), and ''cacophemism'' (from the Greek ''kakos'' κακός "bad"). Usage A dysphemism is a marked form (standing out as unusual or divergent) which expresses a speaker's view or attitude towards the listener or group. Types Synecdoche One kind of dysphemism is synecdochic, where a part is used to represent the whole, such as "What an asshole." Dysphemistic epithets Animal names are frequently used as dysphemistic epithets. By using one, the speaker attempts to offend or antagoniz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lists Of Nicknames
This is a list of nickname-related list articles on Wikipedia. A nickname is "a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name." A nickname is often considered desirable, symbolising a form of acceptance, but can sometimes be a form of ridicule. A moniker also means a nickname or personal name. The word often distinguishes personal names from nicknames that became proper names out of former nicknames. English examples are Bob and Rob, nickname variants for Robert. Miscellaneous * Honorific nicknames in popular music * List of aviators by nickname * List of classical music sub-titles, nicknames and non-numeric titles * List of college nickname changes in the United States * List of Hollywood-inspired nicknames * List of Marvel Comics nicknames * List of monarchs by nickname * List of nicknames of blues musicians * List of nicknames of jazz musicians * List of nicknames of philosophers * List of nicknames of presidents of the United Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Phrases Using Ethnic Or Place Names As Derisive Adjectives
Ethnic and place names are often used as derisive adjectives.Ed Cray, "Ethnic and Place Names as Derisive Adjectives", ''Western Folklore'' 21:1:27–34 (January 1962), p. 27-34 Kenneth Porter, "Still More Ethnic and Place Names as Derisive Adjectives", ''Western Folklore'' 25:1:37–40 (January 1966) Most of these derisive adjectives reflect stereotypes about the ethnicity or the place. Most are pejorative and some are offensive. ;African dominoes:Dice. ;African golf:Craps. ;Arizona cloudburst:A sandstorm. ;Arizona paint job:An unpainted, weathered pine building. ;Arkansas asphalt:A road made of logs. ;Arkansas fire extinguisher:A chamberpot. ;Arkansas toothpick:A knife with an extra-legal blade. ;Aztec hop:Dysentary or diarrhea. ;Baltimore beef steak:Liver. ;Boston strawberries:Beans. ; Bronx cheer. ;California Bible:= California prayer book. ;California bank notes:Silver and hides used as money. ;California breakfast:A cigarette and an orange. ;California prayer book:A deck o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
