Feminist Language

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 person who engages in sexual activity for payment

• The court case involved a woman who was accused of being a prostitute.
• I can't believe she called her a whore in front of everyone.
• He's always hanging out with that group of guys, they're such a bunch of whores.
• The company was accused of being a whore for money, prioritizing profits over ethics.

noun a physical act of hitting someone with a handbag, typically done in a forceful or aggressive manner

• The politician was accused of handbagging her opponent during the debate.
• She was handbagging him with her sharp remarks.
• She was really handbagging him with her sassy comments.
• Her words were like a relentless handbagging, leaving him speechless.