How offensive is it to call someone a "slag" in British English?
One more colorful slang term I gleaned from the British movie I recently watched is slag. In the movie, it was used in curses like, "Fuck-ing dogs! Slags." "Right slag, that one." Now I know …
How serious an insult is "wanker" in British English? [NSFW]
@Snubian: It certainly is a fascinating topic. My personal theory on that (based on little hard evidence, but seems plausible) is that it's related to the use of strong insults between friends: …
Why is “bloody” considered offensive in the UK but not in the US?
Here’s the OED’s comment on the origins: The origin is not quite certain; but there is good reason to think that it was at first a reference to the habits of the ‘bloods’ or aristocratic rowdies of the …
What do you call the male equivalent to Cougar (woman)?
Jul 3, 2024 · What is the male equivalent to the term "cougar"? Clarifying ... The term "cougar" describes an older woman seeking younger men. So a male equivalent …
Distribution of slang term “opp” - English Language & Usage Stack ...
Apr 3, 2023 · It's commonly used/understood in the UK, by most Gen Z kids and a good portion of millennials. And while the vast majority of middle-class kids might use it ironically, there are …
What exactly is "I'mma?" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Oct 10, 2013 · In 2010, linguist Neal Whitman wrote it's the Prime Time for "Imma" commenting on its use in pop lyrics.. In fact, this Imma (also spelled I'ma, I'mma, Ima, and I'm a) is not the …
Etymology of "Buff" and "Nerf" as used in video-game slang
Oct 20, 2010 · Wikipedia gives info on origin and context of both terms: Nerf (computer gaming): In video gaming a nerf is a change to a game that reduces the desirability or effectiveness of a …
synonyms - Is "ho"/"hoe" basically an equivalent of "whore" which ...
Sep 25, 2019 · Additional to user067531's excellent answer: In English people will often use derogatory words (or variants of those words) in ways that would typically be viewed as hurtful, …
"Sl*t" term for males - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Aug 13, 2011 · I don't know why @Monica says "slob" applies to both sexes. I often hear (particularly younger) people apply "slut" (and "slag") to males, but I rarely hear "slob" applied …
The origin of slang GOAT (in a field) for the "greatest of all time"
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