slag - loose woman or treacherous man - the common association is with slag meaning the dross which separates during the metal ore (typically iron) smelting process. In fact the iron smelting …

@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: …

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 …

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 …

Jan 1, 2022 · There are a number of slang terms that use the term "screw". Pulling from an answer on this site:. screw-based [slang terms] abound: you can screw something up (mess it …

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 …

Jul 22, 2022 · 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 …

Dec 31, 2013 · Women who aren't interested in much more than sex are referred to as "slappers" in British English. British informal, derogatory a promiscuous or vulgar woman.

This question ought to be reopened, because the current answers are basically wrong. Whether or not other usage in youth culture pre-dates it, sick became slang for pretty much the …

Jul 4, 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 …