Language And Communication Terminology

noun a person who is old-fashioned or conservative in attitudes, ideas, or practices

• The fogy professor refused to adapt to new teaching methods.
• My grandpa is such a fogy when it comes to technology.
• Don't be such a fogy, try something new for once.
• The company's outdated policies made it seem like a fogy in the industry.

adjective A dysphemistic term is one that is considered harsh, offensive, or blunt in its expression.

• The use of dysphemistic language in academic writing is generally discouraged.
• She was taken aback by his dysphemistic remarks during the meeting.
• I can't believe he used such dysphemistic language in front of his parents!
• His dysphemistic attitude towards the project rubbed everyone the wrong way.

noun a derogatory or unpleasant term used instead of a pleasant or neutral one

• The use of dysphemism can be seen as a form of linguistic disrespect.
• Using dysphemism to describe someone is just plain rude.
• Don't throw around dysphemisms like that, it's not cool.
• His words were like dysphemisms, cutting through the room with their harshness.

noun a sarcastic remark or gesture that is meant to be humorous, but often comes across as harsh or mocking

• The speaker's use of sarchasm in their presentation went over the heads of most audience members.
• I love using sarchasm with my friends because we all understand each other's humor.
• Sarchasm is my favorite type of humor - it's so sarcastic and witty!
• Her sarchasm cut through the tension in the room, making everyone laugh.