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derogatory expression for a gay man, referring to the act of bending over to permit buggery. an expression for a binge drinking spree. bespoke (esp. of apparel) made to the customer's specification (US: custom-made, tailor-made) pret. of bespeak bill The Bill=the police (slang, poss. from Old Bill) invoice; request for payment (also US: check, tab)
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 age-related terms with negative connotations; List of disability-related terms with ...
When a term begins as pejorative and eventually is adopted in a non-pejorative sense, this is called melioration or amelioration. One example is the shift in meaning of the word nice from meaning a person was foolish to meaning that a person is pleasant. [6] When performed deliberately, it is described as reclamation or reappropriation. [7]
Think you're up to date with the latest slang? People, especially young people, seem to speak in codes or words that aren't really words? Today we're looking at some of those examples.
No one knows why.” 12. GOAT. Stands for the “Greatest of All Time.” This one’s self-explanatory. In a Sentence: “‘Simone Biles is the GOAT’ and I will not be taking any questions ...
Bed blocker: [7] A derogatory term used to describe older people taking up hospital beds in a healthcare system. Beldame: An outdated term referring to an old woman, especially an ugly one. Biddy: [8] An annoying, gossipy or interfering old lady. Blue-hair: [2] Derogatory term referring to older women who color their hair a distinctive silvery ...
Getty Images Detroit slang is an ever-evolving dictionary of words and phrases with roots in regional Michigan, the Motown music scene, African-American communities and drug culture, among others.
1. Five dollar bill [7] 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck [7] absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner [8] ab-so-lute-ly Affirmative, Yes [8] ace One dollar bill; see clam [9] air tight Very attractive [8] airedale Unattractive man [8] alarm clock Chaperone [8] alderman Man's pot-belly or simply a prominent belly of a man ...