Offensive Language

noun a weak spot in a defense or argument

• The light filtered through the small chink in the wall.
• I could see a chink in his armor when he started to doubt himself.
• She's always finding a chink in the system to exploit.
• Despite their differences, they managed to find a chink in the armor of their opponents.

noun a derogatory term for a person of Italian or Spanish descent

• The term 'dago' is considered derogatory and offensive when referring to people of Italian descent.
• I heard someone use the word 'dago' at the market, and it made me uncomfortable.
• My grandpa used to tell stories about the old days when 'dago' was a common term for Italians.
• The use of the word 'dago' in that context is like a relic from a less enlightened time.

noun a derogatory term used to refer to a black person

• The term 'darky' is considered derogatory and offensive in modern society.
• I heard someone use the word 'darky' at the store, and it made me uncomfortable.
• Using 'darky' to refer to someone based on their skin color is completely unacceptable.
• The darky clouds in the sky signaled an approaching storm.

noun a derogatory term for a homosexual person, usually a man

• The term 'fag' is considered derogatory and should not be used in professional settings.
• I heard someone use the word 'fag' at the party last night.
• Some people still use 'fag' as a slang term for cigarettes.
• She felt like a fag after running the marathon.

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 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 word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The use of strong language is not appropriate in professional settings.
• Please try to avoid using strong language around children.
• I can't believe he used such strong language during the argument.
• Her paintings use strong language to convey powerful emotions.

noun a vulgar person

adjective characterized by lack of good manners, refinement, or taste; coarse or crude

• The use of vulgar language is not permitted in this establishment.
• I can't believe he used such a vulgar term in front of his grandmother.
• She was wearing a really vulgar outfit to the party.
• The graffiti on the wall was a vulgar display of disrespect.

noun a Jamaican English derogatory term used to express anger or frustration

• The use of the word 'bumbaclot' is considered offensive in formal settings.
• I can't believe he actually said 'bumbaclot' in front of his boss.
• Some people use 'bumbaclot' as a slang term for expressing frustration or disbelief.
• The argument between the two friends escalated quickly, with 'bumbaclot' being thrown around as an insult.

noun a person of East Asian descent, typically Chinese, to whom the term is often directed

adjective a derogatory term used to describe someone of East Asian descent, typically Chinese

• The term 'Chinky' is considered derogatory and offensive when used to refer to people of East Asian descent.
• I heard someone use the word 'Chinky' to describe the new restaurant down the street.
• Hey, did you see that chinky-looking car driving by?
• Her eyes were so small and chinky when she laughed.