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: …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

I see and hear two general slang usages of cool - one meaning great (illustrated by a and b below), and one meaning acceptable/okay (illustrated by c and d). The following are …

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, …