The term "tool" is an insult used to describe a person who is easily manipulated, foolish, or socially unaware. The structure comes from "tool" as an object used by someone else, extended metaphorically to imply the person is being used without independent judgment. It is informal and derogatory, typically used to criticize someone's behavior as naive, compliant, or lacking self-awareness.

What does "tool" mean in insult slang?

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The term "wannabe" refers to a person who imitates or tries to adopt the style, behavior, status, or identity of someone else, often without actually having it. The structure is a contraction of "want to be," turned into a noun. It is informal and often mildly derogatory, used to criticize perceived inauthenticity or over-identification with a group, role, or persona.

What does "wannabe" mean in slang?

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The term "bum" is used as a derogatory label for a person who is seen as lazy, unproductive, or lacking responsibility or social value. The structure is an informal noun that originally referred to a vagrant or homeless person, later generalized in slang as a broad insult for someone perceived as useless or unwilling to contribute.

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The term "perv" is a shortened form of "pervert" and refers to someone whose sexual behavior, comments, or interests are viewed as inappropriate, intrusive, or socially unacceptable. The structure is a clipped abbreviation used as an informal insult. It is derogatory and commonly used to criticize behavior perceived as creepy, disrespectful, or violating social boundaries.

What does "perv" mean in social insult slang?

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"Creep" is an English term that dates back to the 14th century as a verb meaning "to move slowly and quietly," but it became a noun describing a person in the 20th century. The noun use draws on the idea of someone who "sneaks" or behaves in a secretive, unsettling way, often violating social norms or making others feel uncomfortable. It is commonly used in informal speech across English-speaking countries to describe people who are socially awkward, intrusive, or disturbing. The term is mildly to moderately derogatory, depending on context, and usually targets behavior rather than inherent personal traits.

What is the origin of the term "creep" and how is it used?

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The term "snowflake" is a derogatory label for a person perceived as overly sensitive, easily offended, or emotionally fragile, especially in response to criticism or opposing views. The structure comes from the idea of a snowflake as delicate and easily destroyed, used metaphorically to suggest lack of resilience. It is informal and commonly used in political and online discourse as an insult toward perceived hypersensitivity.

What does "snowflake" mean in political and social insult slang?

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The term "failson" refers to a man—typically from a wealthy or influential family—who is perceived as underachieving, unproductive, or dependent on inherited privilege rather than personal success. The structure is a blend of "fail" and "son," used to imply failure in contrast to expected status or opportunity. It is informal and often used in social or political commentary to criticize perceived nepotism, entitlement, or lack of accomplishment.

What does "failson" mean in insult slang?

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The term "dayroom" is used to describe a person who is seen as untrustworthy, inconsistent, or socially unreliable, often switching sides or behavior depending on the situation. The structure comes from prison slang, where the "dayroom" is a shared common area, and by extension the term was used to label inmates who were overly social, loose with information, or not dependable. It is informal and derogatory, commonly used in prison-influenced street language to criticize lack of loyalty or consistency.

What does "dayroom" mean in prison and street slang?

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The term "scummy" describes a person or behavior that is considered morally disgusting, dishonest, or generally unpleasant. The structure comes from "scum," referring to dirt or waste on a liquid surface, used metaphorically to imply low moral character. It is informal and strongly negative, commonly used to condemn actions seen as exploitative, deceitful, or socially repellent.

What does "scummy" mean in insult slang?

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The term "plastic" describes a person or behavior that is seen as fake, artificial, or lacking authenticity. The structure comes from "plastic" as a synthetic material, used metaphorically to suggest something is manufactured rather than natural or genuine. It is informal and often derogatory, used to criticize insincere personalities, exaggerated behavior, or socially performative identity.

What does "plastic" mean in social authenticity slang?

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"Simp" is a slang term used to describe a man who is excessively submissive, deferential, or eager to please women, often to his own detriment. It emerged in American English in the early 20th century as a shortening of "simpleton," meaning a foolish or naive person, and was popularized in online and social-media culture in the 2010s. The term is typically used in informal, digital, or peer contexts to mock or criticize perceived over-attentiveness or weakness in male behavior toward women. It is mildly to moderately derogatory, often teasing or shaming rather than deeply offensive, though tone and context can heighten insult.

What is the origin of the term "simp" and how is it used?

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Brown noser is a slang term that appeared in mid-20th-century English to describe a person who seeks favor through excessive flattery or servile behavior. The term comes from the literal idea of having one's nose so close to someone's butt that it becomes metaphorically "brown," emphasizing extreme submission or obsequiousness. Literally, it labels someone as overly eager to please or ingratiate themselves. Historically, it was derogatory, used to mock or criticize sycophantic behavior, and today it remains informal and insulting, typically used in workplaces, schools, or casual conversation rather than polite or neutral contexts.

What is the origin of the term "brown noser" and how is it used?

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The term "chicken" describes a person who is cowardly, lacks confidence, or avoids risk and confrontation. The structure likely comes from the association of chickens with skittish or easily frightened behavior, used metaphorically to criticize fearfulness. It is informal and often used as an insult for someone who refuses to act decisively due to fear or insecurity.

What does "chicken" mean in cowardice slang?

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The phrase "sick burn" refers to a sharp, clever, or highly effective insult or comeback that humiliates or strongly embarrasses someone. The structure combines "sick," meaning impressive or intense, with "burn," which metaphorically describes verbal attack or ridicule. It is informal slang commonly used in joking or competitive exchanges to praise a particularly strong or witty remark.

What does "sick burn" mean in insult slang?

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The verb "to diss" means to insult, disrespect, or criticize someone, often in a direct or deliberate way. The structure is a shortened form of "disrespect," reduced to a clipped slang verb. It is informal and widely used in music, street, and internet culture, especially in competitive or confrontational contexts, such as "dissing someone in a song" or "getting dissed online."

What does "to diss" mean in insult slang?

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The term "red pilled" describes someone who believes they have "woken up" to what they see as a hidden or uncomfortable truth about society, politics, or institutions. The structure comes from the film The Matrix, where taking the "red pill" reveals reality. In slang use, it often implies adopting a specific ideological viewpoint and rejecting mainstream narratives. It is commonly used in online political discourse and can carry strong bias depending on context.

What does "red pilled" mean in ideological slang?

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The term "blue pilled" refers to someone who is seen as accepting mainstream beliefs or conventional narratives without questioning them. The structure comes from The Matrix metaphor, where the "blue pill" represents remaining in comfortable ignorance rather than seeking an alternate "truth." It is informal internet slang used in political and ideological discussions, often as a contrast to "red pilled," and can be used critically to imply conformity or lack of skepticism.

What does "blue pilled" mean in ideological slang?

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Here you will find slang for personal insults, capturing casual, humorous, or biting ways people put others down.

Argot anglais pour les insultes personnelles