Derogatory Terms

noun a person from a rural area who is considered to be awkward or unsophisticated

• The sophisticated city dwellers often looked down upon the bumpkin from the countryside.
• The bumpkin from the small town was amazed by the bright lights of the big city.
• That bumpkin doesn't know the first thing about city life.
• He may seem like a bumpkin, but he's actually quite savvy when it comes to business.

noun a bundle of sticks or twigs bound together for fuel or as a torch

• The use of derogatory terms like 'faggot' is considered highly inappropriate in professional settings.
• I can't believe he called him a faggot in front of everyone.
• He's always using 'faggot' as a slang term for something he doesn't like.
• The old building was falling apart, a real faggot of sticks and stones.

noun a person who performs menial tasks for someone else; a servant or subordinate

adjective relating to or characteristic of a flunky

• The CEO's flunky was tasked with organizing the board meeting.
• I don't want to be just a flunky, I want to have a more important role.
• He's just a flunky, he doesn't make any important decisions.
• She felt like a flunky in the grand scheme of things, always following orders without question.

noun a derogatory term for a person of East Asian descent

• The chef used a special gook to season the dish.
• I can't believe you spilled that gook all over the floor!
• That gook is so sticky, it's hard to clean up.
• The gook of bureaucracy slowed down the progress of the project.

noun a person who lives in a rural, mountainous area, typically characterized as unsophisticated or uncultured

• The documentary explored the cultural traditions of the hillbilly community in the Appalachian region.
• My cousin is a true hillbilly, always wearing overalls and chewing on a piece of straw.
• I heard that new guy in town is a real hillbilly, always talking about hunting and fishing.
• The old car looked like a hillbilly's jalopy, patched up with duct tape and rust.

noun a person who does not know much or is not well informed

• The judge scolded the ignorant ignoramus for disrupting the court proceedings.
• I can't believe that ignoramus doesn't know the capital of France.
• Don't listen to him, he's just a total ignoramus when it comes to technology.
• She felt like an ignoramus in the world of advanced mathematics.

noun a derogatory term for a stupid or foolish person

• The coach referred to the player as a meathead due to his lack of strategy on the field.
• My brother can be such a meathead sometimes, always forgetting where he puts his keys.
• That guy at the gym is a total meathead, always flexing in the mirror.
• Don't be a meathead and rush into decisions without thinking it through.

noun a male given name, often used as a nickname for Michael

• Mick is a dedicated employee who always meets his deadlines.
• I'm meeting Mick for lunch later, want to join us?
• Mick is a cool dude, always up for a good time.
• Mick's creativity knows no bounds, he's like a magician with ideas.

adjective expressing contempt or disapproval

• The use of pejorative language in academic writing is strongly discouraged.
• She didn't appreciate the pejorative comments made about her appearance.
• I can't believe he used that pejorative term to describe his ex-girlfriend.
• The dark clouds were a pejorative sign of the impending storm.

noun a term historically used to refer to Native Americans, considered derogatory and offensive by many

adjective relating to or characteristic of Native Americans or their culture

• The term 'redskin' is considered a derogatory and offensive term for Native Americans.
• I heard some people still use the word 'redskin' to refer to Native Americans.
• I can't believe he actually used the word 'redskin' in conversation.
• The team's mascot was a redskin, representing strength and bravery.

noun a derogatory or insulting remark or insinuation

verb to speak about someone in an insulting or disparaging way

• The politician faced backlash for using a racial slur during his speech.
• I can't believe she just used that slur, it's so offensive.
• He called me a slur and I was so mad.
• His reputation was tarnished by the slur of corruption that followed him.

noun a group of people or things that are considered to be of poor quality or character

• The committee was disappointed in the sorry lot of proposals they received for the project.
• We were all pretty unimpressed with the sorry lot of snacks at the party.
• Those guys are a sorry lot, always causing trouble.
• The abandoned house stood as a testament to the sorry lot of neglect it had endured.

noun a person who lacks intelligence or common sense

adjective having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense; silly or foolish

• It is not appropriate to use the word 'stupid' in a professional setting.
• I can't believe you made such a stupid mistake.
• That movie was so stupid, I can't believe I wasted my time watching it.
• His decision to quit his job without another one lined up was just plain stupid.

noun a woman perceived as sexually disreputable or promiscuous

• The gossip column accused the actress of being a trollop.
• She's such a trollop, always flirting with every guy she meets.
• I can't believe he's dating that trollop from the bar.
• Her reputation as a trollop preceded her wherever she went.

adjective an informal term for someone who acts as if they are more important or superior than others

• The senator was criticized for referring to his opponent as uppity during the debate.
• She always acts so uppity around us, like she's better than everyone else.
• I can't stand that uppity attitude of his, always acting like he's too good for us.
• The old mansion stood tall and uppity, a symbol of a bygone era of wealth and privilege.

noun a derogatory term used to refer to a white person

• The term 'whitey' is considered derogatory and should not be used in professional settings.
• I heard someone call him 'whitey' at the basketball game last night.
• Hey, whitey, pass me the remote.
• The snow-covered mountains looked like a giant whitey blanket from afar.

adjective having qualities or characteristics typically associated with women

• Her behavior was considered womanish by the conservative society.
• She's really into all that womanish stuff like makeup and fashion.
• Don't be so womanish, just try the spicy food!
• His fear of spiders was almost womanish in its intensity.

adjective an offensive slang term used to describe someone or something as unpleasant, annoying, or irritating

• The professor was appalled by the student's use of the term 'asshatty' in their research paper.
• I can't believe you said that, you're being so asshatty right now.
• Stop being such an asshatty jerk, nobody likes that attitude.
• His behavior was so asshatty, it was like he was trying to pick a fight with everyone.

noun a derogatory term used to describe a contemptible or untrustworthy person

• The ornithologist identified the bird species as a shitbird.
• That guy is such a shitbird, always causing trouble.
• I can't stand that shitbird, he's always talking trash.
• The project manager called the lazy team member a shitbird for not pulling their weight.

noun a derogatory term used in Liverpool, England to describe someone from the neighboring areas of Wirral or North Wales

• The term 'woollyback' is sometimes used to refer to people from rural areas.
• My friend jokingly called me a woollyback because I grew up in the countryside.
• I heard some city folks use the term woollyback to describe anyone not from the urban area.
• Being called a woollyback made me feel like an outsider in the city.

noun a person who habitually avoids or shirks work or responsibility; a slacker or procrastinator

• The can-kicker was reprimanded for not following proper waste disposal procedures.
• I heard that John is the biggest can-kicker in the neighborhood.
• Don't be such a can-kicker, just take out the trash already.
• She was tired of being seen as a can-kicker in the office, always given the menial tasks to handle.

noun a chess player of low ability or skill

• The chess grandmaster easily defeated the patzer in just a few moves.
• I can't believe I lost to that patzer in the chess game.
• Don't worry about that patzer, he's not very good at the game.
• She felt like a patzer in the world of professional photography, struggling to keep up with the competition.

noun a derogatory term used to describe a despicable or contemptible person

• The individual was referred to as a 'shitbag' due to their inappropriate behavior.
• I can't believe that shitbag stole my lunch from the office fridge!
• That shitbag always causes trouble wherever he goes.
• The project turned out to be a real shitbag, full of unexpected challenges.

noun a derogatory term for a homosexual man

• The term 'shirtlifter' is considered derogatory and offensive when used to describe someone's sexual orientation.
• I overheard someone use the term 'shirtlifter' to make fun of a man they thought was gay.
• Some people still use 'shirtlifter' as a slang term to insult gay men.
• In some cultures, being called a 'shirtlifter' can be a dangerous label that leads to discrimination and violence.

noun a derogatory term used to insult someone, referring to their stupidity or incompetence

• The individual in question displayed inappropriate behavior and was referred to as a shithead.
• I can't believe that shithead cut me off in traffic.
• That shithead never pays his share of the rent.
• His boss was being a real shithead with all the extra work assignments.

noun a derogatory term for a clumsy or awkward person, typically used to refer to someone who is unrefined or unsophisticated

• The farmer wore clod-hoppers while working in the fields.
• I can't believe you're wearing those clod-hoppers to the party.
• Check out those clod-hoppers, they look ridiculous!
• His clod-hopper attitude towards the project caused delays.

noun a foolish or worthless person

• The cleaning crew will be coming in to scrub the floors and remove any putz left behind.
• Don't be such a putz and help me with this project.
• He's always acting like a putz, thinking he's better than everyone else.
• She putz around the house all day, never getting anything done.

noun a stupid or foolish person

• The supervisor reprimanded the employee for his careless mistake, calling him a numbnuts.
• Hey numbnuts, you forgot to lock the door again!
• What's up, numbnuts? Can't figure out how to use a computer?
• His numbnuts decision to invest all his savings in a risky venture cost him dearly.

noun a derogatory slang term for a promiscuous person, usually a woman

• The term 'thot' is often used to refer to a person who is considered promiscuous.
• I heard Sarah called Jessica a thot behind her back.
• Don't be such a thot, dude.
• Her reputation as a thot followed her wherever she went.

noun A derogatory term used to refer to someone who is a fan or user of Apple products, particularly Mac computers.

• Using derogatory terms like 'macfag' is inappropriate and unprofessional in a formal setting.
• I heard someone use the term 'macfag' in a casual conversation at the cafe.
• Hey, did you see that guy over there? He's a total macfag.
• The rivalry between Mac and PC users sometimes leads to name-calling like 'macfag'.

noun a type of bird found in New Zealand, also known as the New Zealand parrot

• The researcher presented a detailed analysis of the kak phenomenon in their latest paper.
• I heard a rumor about some kak going down at the party last night.
• That movie was so kak, I walked out halfway through.
• Dealing with this project has been a real kakstorm lately.

noun a slang term used to describe someone who is annoying or irritating

• The abos were given the opportunity to voice their opinions during the town hall meeting.
• I heard the abos are planning a protest next week.
• Some people still hold negative stereotypes about the abos.
• The abos of the company are the backbone of our operations.