CONTEMPT, CONTEMPTIBLE – ADJECTIVES
– contemptible DARG 1866 Sc.
– contemptible DOG-FACED 1962 Amer. dial.
– contemptible FART-KNOCKING 1963 Amer. sl.
– contemptible MIMSEY 1880 Eng. dial.
– contemptible OWLHOOT 1946 Amer. West. sl.
– contemptible SAD-ASS 1971 Amer. sl.
– contemptible SAD-ASSED 1971 Amer. sl.
– contemptible VILIPENDIOUS 1536 obs. rare
– contemptible WRIST-WATCH c1900 Royal Navy usage
– contemptible, bad, poor LOUSY c1386
– contemptible, bad, wretched SNIDDY Bk1903 sl.
– contemptible, base, mean LOWDOWN 1865 colloq., orig. US
– contemptible, coarse, mean, paltry, base, nasty ROINOUS c1366 obs.
– contemptible, despicable BLITHERING 1889
– contemptible, despicable COCKSUCKING 1872 US sl.
– contemptible, despicable COOTIE-HEARTED 1920s US sl.
– contemptible, despicable LOWLIFE 1725
– contemptible, despicable LOW-LIFED 1747 chiefly US colloq., esp. African-American
– contemptible, despicable MOFO 1989 Amer. sl.
– contemptible, despicable MOLLYFOGGING 1978 Amer. sl.
– contemptible, despicable MUFF-DIVING 1930s sl.
– contemptible, despicable PIGFUCKING 1968 US sl.
– contemptible, despicable, foul; base, worthless; vile, degrading DUNGY c1494 rare
– contemptible, despicable; in poor taste; unappealing, unfashionable NAFF 1965 Brit. sl.
– contemptible, despicable, vile; base, worthless DUNGISH 1550
– contemptible; dirty MANGY 1896
– contemptible, dirty, mean CRUSTY Bk1974 Amer. sl.
– contemptible, dirty, mean SCRIMY 1931 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, disgusting ABIE LINCOLN; ABRAHAM LINCOLN 1988 UK rhyming sl. for ‘stinking’
– contemptible, disgusting; low-grade, degrading SHITTY 1879 sl.
– contemptible, disgusting, mean EGG-SUCKING 1875 Amer. dial., derogatory
– contemptible, disgusting; worthless; second-rate CACKY 1970s sl.
– contemptible, disreputable, worthless; base, mean, of a low social class LOW-DOWN 1865 sl. orig. US
– contemptible, foolish, ineffectual MOOKY 1967 US sl.
– contemptible, ineffectual, incompetent DROOBY 1972 Aust. sl.
– contemptible, inexperienced, ‘green’ SHAVED-TAIL 1949 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, inexperienced, ‘green’ SHAVE-TAIL 1891 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, inferior, poor, insignificant, worthless, mean, immoral ORNERY 1816 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, inferior, poor, worthless, contemptible ORDINARY 1800 Amer. dial.
– contemptible; insignificant; said of a child NAFFLING Bk1883 Eng. dial.
– contemptible, insignificant, worthless, petty PISS-ANT 1952 sl.
– contemptible, irritating, despicable ARSEHOLE 1956
– contemptible, mean BEGGARY 1542 obs.
– contemptible, mean, base FEEBLE c1250 obs.
– contemptible, mean, disgusting ORNERY AS AN EGG-SUCKING HOUND 1985 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, mean, paltry; good-for-nothing RAGABASH B1900 Eng. dial.
– contemptible, mean, paltry; of small value or importance PICAYUNE 1856 Amer. colloq.
– contemptible, mean, underhand SNIDEY 1859 UK
– contemptible, mean, underhand; false, counterfeit, sham SHNIDE; SNIDE 1859 UK
– contemptible, nasty; supercilious and disdainful SNOTTY 1926 sl.
– contemptible, nonsensical BOSHY 1860
– contemptible, objectionable, despicable, unpleasant CRUDDY 1877
– contemptible, offensive LAME 1955 US sl.
– contemptible, of poor quality; cheap CHINCY 1970 Amer. sl.
– contemptible, of poor quality; cheap CHINTZY 1959 Amer. sl.
– contemptible or pretentious; worthless; offensive; unsatisfactory HORSESHIT 1939 US sl.
– contemptible, paltry; mean, dishonest DIRTY Bk1900 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– contemptible, resembling a skunk SKUNKISH 1839
– contemptible; sickly, puny, feeble UNDOUGHT 1773 Sc.
– contemptible, skulking, cringing; self-deprecating, obsequious; useless, good-for-nothing MEACHING; MEECHING; MICHING 1792 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, small, puny SCRAM 1842 Eng. dial.
– contemptible, sordid MUCKY 1683 Eng. dial.
– contemptible, sordid, sloppy; excessive, seedy RAUNCHY 1930s sl., orig. US
– contemptible, stupid SKIT-BRAINED 1553
– contemptible, stupid, irritating, despicable ASSHOLE 1888 US sl.
– contemptible, stupid, or obnoxious DOUCHEY 1991 US sl.
– contemptible, to be despised DESPECTUOUS 1541 obs. rare
– contemptible, trifling, insubstantial FARTING 1930s sl.
– contemptible, trifling, paltry, insignificant BAUBLING 1601 obs.
– contemptible, ugly BUTTFACED 1973 US sl.
– contemptible, ugly FART-FACED 1977 Amer. sl.
– contemptible, unacceptable; unfashionable, unattractive, socially undesirable, esp. among schoolchildren DAGGY 1972 Aust. sl.
– contemptible; undesirable WADDY 20C US sl.
– contemptible, unpleasant; deplorable, disgusting SHITHOUSE 1966 sl.
– contemptible, unpleasant; disagreeable; repulsive, disgusting CRUMBY Bk1942 Amer. sl.
– contemptible, unpleasant, disgusting, loathsome, inferior CACK; CAK; KACK 1996 UK sl.
– contemptible, unpleasant, distasteful SCABBY 1712
– contemptible, unpleasant, inferior, nasty KAK 1970s UK & S. Afr. sl.
– contemptible, unpleasant, worthless SHITBUM 2000s US sl.
– contemptible, useless FAGGOT Bk1900 Eng. dial.
– contemptible, very mean, despicable LOWER THAN WHALE SHIT 1965 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, very mean, despicable MEANER THAN CAT SHIT 1965 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, very mean, despicable MEANER THAN CAT SHIT AND A DAMN SIGHT NASTIER 1965 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, very mean, despicable MEANER THAN COW SHIT 1965 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, very mean, despicable MEANER THAN HEN SHIT 1965 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, very mean, despicable MEANER THAN HOG SHIT 1965 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, very mean, despicable MEANER THAN OWL’S SHIT 1965 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, very mean, despicable MEANER THAN SHIT 1965 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, very mean, despicable MEANER THAN SKUNK SHIT 1965 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, very mean, despicable MEANER THAN SNAKE SHIT 1965 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, very mean, despicable MEANER THAN WHALE SHIT 1965 Amer. dial.
– contemptible, vile DUNG-BRED 1796 rare
– contemptible, weak, cowardly FAGGOT-ASS 2000s African-American sl.
– contemptible, worthless, disreputable, vile OFFAL c1605 now chiefly Eng. dial.
– contemptible, worthless, lacking courage WHITE-ARSED 1903 sl.
– contemptible, wretched, miserable, mean, base, degraded DOG-BOLT 1580 obs.
– deserving of contempt; worthless, low-down FUNKY-ASS 1967 US sl.
– expressing contempt or disapproval COD 1960s sl.
– expressing contempt or disapproval CODALINA 1960s sl.
– expressing contempt or disapproval CODETTAREENARONE 1960s sl.
– expressing contempt or disapproval CODETTE 1960s sl.
– of contemptible, worthless, mean, or bad character LITTLE-WORTH c1200 obs. exc. arch. & Sc.
– socially contemptible, very low-class, slum-dwelling BAG-BLIND 20C W. Indies sl.
– very contemptible or vicious MEAN AS A STRIPED SNAKE 1952 Amer. dial.
– very contemptible or vicious MEAN AS STRIPED-TAILED SNAKES 1940 Amer. dial.
– very contemptible or vicious MEANER THAN A RATTLESNAKE 1965 Amer. dial.
– very contemptible or vicious MEANER THAN A SNAKE 1880 Amer. dial.
– very contemptible or vicious MEANER THAN SNAKE SHIT 1965 Amer. dial.
CONTEMPT etc. – INTERJECTIONS/PHRASES
– an exclamation of contempt BAH! E19 sl.
– an exclamation of contempt BAW-WAW! 1599 obs.
– an exclamation of contempt DEVIL-STICKS! 1903 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of contempt, amazement, or derision KISS MY ARSE!; KISS MY ASS c1554
– an exclamation of contempt and defiance YAAL! Bk1905 Sc.
– an exclamation of contempt and disbelief, dismissing as beneath argument the previous speaker’s words SEZ YOU! M19 sl.
– an exclamation of contempt and dismissal GO PISS UP A ROPE 1964 sl.
– an exclamation of contempt, annoyance, irritation, or disbelief SHUCKINS! 1893 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of contempt, annoyance, or derision KNICKERS! 1971 sl.
– an exclamation of contempt; begone, away with you, go and be hanged SNICK-UP! 1601 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
– an exclamation of contempt, disapproval, or incredulity KAY-KAY! 1828 Sc. obs.
– an exclamation of contempt, disbelief, derision; nuts! nonsense! NERTS! 1922 US sl.
– an exclamation of contempt, disbelief, dissent, or disapproval CAT’S FOOT! 1877 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of contempt, disbelief, dissent, or disapproval CAT’S HIND FOOT! 1939 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of contempt, disbelief, etc. PRUT! c1300 obs.
– an exclamation of contempt, disbelief, or abhorrence KAE! a1779 Sc. obs.
– an exclamation of contempt, disbelief, or abhorrence KAIGH!; KAY! 1828 Sc.
– an exclamation of contempt, disgust, aversion, or malicious defiance YA!; YAH 1812
– an exclamation of contempt, disgust, or aversion BAW! 1377
– an exclamation of contempt, disgust, or impatience TEUGH!; TEW! 1870 Sc.
– an exclamation of contempt, dismissal (Drop Dead Twice) D.D.T! 1947 US students’ sl.
– an exclamation of contempt, distaste, or disbelief FOOEY! Bk1974 Amer. sl.
– an exclamation of contempt, exultation, or disgust VAH! 1382 obs.
– an exclamation of contempt, impatience, disappointment, etc. AUGH! 1871 Sc.
– an exclamation of contempt, impatience or disgust PISH! 1592
– an exclamation of contempt, incredulity, etc. QUOZ! 1802 obs.
– an exclamation of contempt or amused surprise MARRY COME UP! 1592 obs.
– an exclamation of contempt or defiance YAIL!; YALE!; YELL! Bk1905 Sc.
– an exclamation of contempt or derision DROP DEAD! 1934 sl., orig. US
– an exclamation of contempt or derision GET KNOTTED! 1963 Brit. sl.
– an exclamation of contempt or derision GET STUFFED! 1952 Brit. sl.
– an exclamation of contempt or derision PIGS!; PIGS TO YOU! 1906 Aust. sl.
– an exclamation of contempt or derision SHOVE IT! 1941 sl.
– an exclamation of contempt or derision SUCKS!; SUCKS TO YOU! 1913 sl., esp. juvenile usage
– an exclamation of contempt or derision TAKE A RUNNING JUMP!; TAKE A RUNNING JUMP AT ONESELF! 1933 sl.
– an exclamation of contempt or derision UP YOUR ARSE!; UP YOUR ASS! 1956 sl.
– an exclamation of contempt or derision UP YOURS! 1956 sl.
– an exclamation of contempt or derision UPYER! 1941 sl., chiefly Aust.
– an exclamation of contempt or derision YA BOO!; YAH BOO 1921 sl., esp. juvenile usage
– an exclamation of contempt or derision YAH BOO SUCKS! 1913 sl., esp. juvenile usage
– an exclamation of contempt or derision YOUR MAMA! 1973 Amer. sl.
– an exclamation of contempt or derision; I feel intense contempt or dislike for a person I WOULDN’T PISS ON HIM IF HE WAS ON FIRE 1950 sl., orig. US
– an exclamation of contempt or disbelief GO TO REPPS! Bk1904 Eng. dial.
– an exclamation of contempt or disbelief POW WAW! 1602 obs. rare
– an exclamation of contempt or dismissal ASK MY ARSE (ASS)! 1788 sl.
– an exclamation of contempt or dismissal ASK MY PODEX! 1804 sl.
– an exclamation of contempt or dismissal, e.g. go fuck yourself! BAH-FUNGOO!; FUNGOO! 1950s US sl.
– an exclamation of contempt or dissatisfaction, pooh! FUFF! 1780 Sc.
– an exclamation of contempt or impatience SHAFF! 1783 Eng. dial.
– an exclamation of contempt or impatience at what has been said: Nonsense! Fiddlesticks! TILLY-VALLY! 1601 obs. or arch.
– an exclamation of contempt or surprise HAW! 1889 Eng. dial.
– an exclamation of contempt or vexation TWISH! 1577 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
– an exclamation of supreme contempt, as in ‘you ought to be kicked to death by cripples’ BE KICKED TO DEATH BY CRIPPLES Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
– used for expressing contempt for what has just been said YOU AIN’T SAID NOTHING 1968 US
CONTEMPT etc. – NOUNS
– a collection of contemptible, worthless, or foul things DUNGHILL 1340
– a contemptible bit of nothing, a damn FRENCH-FRIED-FUCK 20C sl.
– a contemptible or disgusting thing SHITHOUSE 20C sl.
– a contemptible or worthless thing; rubbish, nonsense BATSHIT 1950 sl.
– a group of people held in contempt by the speaker PACK OF BLUDGERS Bk1999 Aust. sl.
– a group of people held in contempt by the speaker PACK OF GALAHS Bk1999 Aust. sl.
– a method, manner, etc., that is contemptible, underhand, or unscrupulous LOW ROAD 20C sl.
– an expression of contempt or scorn; a gesture of derision GECK 1500-20 chiefly Sc.
– anything contemptible or worthless; a piece of extravagance; ‘away-cast’ WA-CAST 1898 Sc.
– anything that is contemptible or worthless PUKE 20C sl.
– a sign of contempt RAZOO 1890 Amer. sl.
– contempt, derision, an object of derision LUDIBRY 1637 obs.
– contempt, disdain, scorn DEDIGNATION c1400 obs.
– contempt, scorn BYSCORN 1387 obs. rare
– contempt, scorn, disdain FASTIDIE 1538 obs. rare
– something contemptible, hateful, or loathsome TOAD a1548
– something contemptible, vile, or loathsome DUNG c1225
– the quality of being contemptible or disgusting; vileness SHITTINESS 1929 sl.
CONTEMPT etc. – NOUNS, PERSON
– a contemptible and foolish person LAMESTER 1978 US sl.
– a contemptible and mean person EGG-SUCKING DOG 1950 Amer. dial.
– a contemptible and mean wretch; a soft, worthless fellow GULLION 1825 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– a contemptible and rough girl or woman JADE 1560 sl.
– a contemptible and tedious person; an obnoxious person GWEEB 1984 Amer. students’ sl.
– a contemptible and tedious person; an obnoxious person GWEEBO 1986 Amer. students’ sl.
– a contemptible and tedious person; an obnoxious person GWEEP 1982 Amer. students’ sl.
– a contemptible and useless person PISMIRE 1870 Amer. dial.
– a contemptible and useless person PISSAMIRE 1870 Amer. dial.
– a contemptible, base, despicable, or degraded person; a person of the lowest social condition ABJECT 1534
– a contemptible, base, or degraded person BASELING 1618 obs. rare
– a contemptible but insignificant person PUNK 19C sl.
– a contemptible dastard DASTARDLING 1800 nonce word
– a contemptible, despicable person ROCK-SPIDER Bk1988 Aust. sl.
– a contemptible, despicable, or base person BEAST c1400
– a contemptible, despicable, wretched, or formidable man FUCKER a1890 sl.
– a contemptible, detestable, or fawning person; a servile flatterer LICK-SPITTLE 1796
– a contemptible, disagreeable, or disreputable person; a ‘scumbag’ RATBAG 1890 colloq., orig. Aust.
– a contemptible, disagreeable, or miserable person; a low, mean, or good-for-nothing fellow; a worthless person; a rogue; a rascal; a scamp SPALPEEN 1815 Irish
– a contemptible, disgusting person CHICKENSHIT 1940s sl., orig. US
– a contemptible, dishonest, or worthless person; a man who is deceitful or disloyal in a romantic relationship RAT 1571
– a contemptible, dishonourable, dishonest, untrustworthy, or otherwise despicable person; a double-crosser; one who treats women badly HEEL 1914 US orig. criminals’ usage
– a contemptible, fawning person; a servile flatterer or toady LICKSPIT 1620
– a contemptible feeble, or sycophantic person MESSAN 1721 Sc., derogatory
– a contemptible fellow BOBTAIL 1899 Amer. dial.
– a contemptible fellow GRANNY-DODGER 1974 African-American sl.
– a contemptible fellow SLINK Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
– a contemptible fellow SQUINNY 1716 obs.
– a contemptible fellow; a babbling, prating fellow; a jester; a buffoon; a rascally base knave; a thief BALATRON; BALLATRON 1623 obs. rare
– a contemptible fellow; a buffoon; a rascally, base knave BALATROON 1623
– a contemptible fellow; a mean wretch or villain DOG-BOLT 1465 obs.
– a contemptible fellow; a person not over-particular TARLACK; TARLOCH 1881 Eng. dial.
– a contemptible fellow; a term of abuse NEEDLEDICK 1969 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible fellow; a worthless, unpleasant fellow GOODMAN-TURD 1598
– a contemptible fellow, esp. a fugitive or outlaw OWLHOOT 1958 Amer. Western sl.
– a contemptible, filthy, or obnoxious person DIRTBALL 1974 US sl.
– a contemptible fool SNORKER 1977 US sl.
– a contemptible, foolish, or stupid person; a person considered to resemble a baboon in appearance; an ugly or uncouth person BABOON 1592 derogatory
– a contemptible, good-for-nothing, scurvy fellow; a mean, niggardly person SCART 1825 Sc.
– a contemptible, hateful, or loathsome person TOAD a1548
– a contemptible, inferior, or worthless person; a person of no account or of a low type YELLOW DOG 1862 US colloq.
– a contemptible, insignificant, or despicable person GERM 1942 US sl.
– a contemptible, insignificant, paltry person PICKSNIFF 1862 Eng. dial.
– a contemptible, insignificant person; a mean, paltry person WHIFFMAGIG 1871
– a contemptible little fellow who gives saucy, cheeky foolish talk CAFFLER L19 Ireland
– a contemptible man TAMPON DICK 1997 UK sl.
– a contemptible man, esp. one who is younger than, or of junior status to, the speaker BUM-FLUFF 2000 UK sl.
– a contemptible, mean fellow PUKE Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
– a contemptible, mean fellow; a lout; a reckless fellow NAGER; NAGRE; NAGUR; NAIGUR Bk1905 Ireland
– a contemptible, mean fellow; a rascal; a good-for-nothing; a worthless fellow; a mischievous child SKEESICK 1858 Amer. dial.
– a contemptible, mean fellow; a rascal; a good-for-nothing; a worthless fellow; a mischievous child SKEESUCKS; SKEEZACKS; SKEEZECKS; SKEEZICKS; SKEEZIX 1891 Amer. dial.
– a contemptible, mean, niggardly fellow; a miser SCRAT Bk1904 Eng. dial.
– a contemptible, mean, or bad-tempered person; an unimportant person PISS-ANT 1903 now chiefly Amer.
– a contemptible, mean, or disagreeable person; a rough, clumsy, stupid, or overbearing man; a disliked person BIG STIFF 1896 sl., orig. US
– a contemptible, mean, or dishonest man; an unpleasant or despicable person SKATE 1896 sl., chiefly US
– a contemptible, mean, or spiteful person PADDOCK a1475 derogatory
– a contemptible, mean, or uncouth person SHITEPOKE 1925 Amer. dial.
– a contemptible, mean person; someone who always wants a loan SCADGER 1866 sl.
– a contemptible, objectionable, or offensive person; a bastard BARSTERD 1675
– a contemptible, objectionable, or offensive person; an unpleasant or despicable person BASTARD 1675
– a contemptible, objectionable person; a bastard BASKET 1936 euphemism
– a contemptible, objectionable person; a bastard BASS 1967 Sc. sl.
– a contemptible, objectionable person; a bastard BEE 1920s sl.
– a contemptible, objectionable person; a despicable person; a bastard BAA-LAMB 1910s euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker MO DICKER 1968-70 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MO-FUCKER 1987 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOLLY-DODGER 1964 African-American sl.
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOLLYWOPPER 1973 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOMMA 1975 US sl.
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOMMA-HOPPER 1975 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHA; MOTHER 1955 sl., orig. & chiefly US
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHAFUCKA 1918 sl., orig. Africa-American
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-BUGGER 1970 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER CRUSHER 1959 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHEREE 1938 US sl. rare
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHEREFF 1961 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHEREN 1948 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHERFATHER 1992 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHERFERYER 1946 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-FLICKER 1998 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-FLUNKER 2002 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-FOR-YOU 1918 sl., orig. African-American
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-FOULER 1949 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-FRIGGER 1939 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHERFUCK 1964 US sl.
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHERFUCKA; MOTHERFUCKER 1918 sl., orig. African-American
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHERFUG 1918 sl., orig. African-American
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHERFUGGER 1918 sl., orig. African-American
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-FUYER 1935 US
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-GRABBER 1963 US
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHERHEAD 1970 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-HOPPER 1975 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-HUBBA; MOTHER-HUBBER 1959 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER HUBBARD 1994 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-HUGGER 1956 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-HUMP 1976 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-HUMPER 1963 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-HUNCHER 1962 euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-JIVER 1959 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-JUMP 1975 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-JUMPER 1949 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-LOVER 1951 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHEROO 1999 euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-PLUGGER 1929 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-RAPER 1959 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-RUBBER 1973 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHERSCRATCHER 2001 US sl. euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHERSELLER 1953 US sl. euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTHER-SUCKER 1952 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTOR SCOOTER 1960 US euphemism
– a contemptible, obnoxious, despicable, or unpleasant person; a ‘motherfucker’ MOTORCYCLE 1938 US sl.
– a contemptible, obnoxious, or worthless person SHIT 1508
– a contemptible, obnoxious, or worthless person SHITE 1508
– a contemptible, odd, or eccentric person MESS 1936 US sl.
– a contemptible old man; a foolish or despicable person BUZZARD 1641
– a contemptible or absurd person OBJECT Bk1958 Eng. sl.
– a contemptible or cowardly person DUNGHILL CRAVEN 1587 obs.
– a contemptible or despicable fellow FUCKASS c1960 sl.
– a contemptible or despicable person CRUDHEAD 1984 US sl.
– a contemptible or despicable person MOFO 1965 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible or despicable person MOFUCK 1962 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible or despicable person MUDDLEFUG 1960s African-American sl., derogatory
– a contemptible or despicable person PIGFUCKER 1939 US sl.
– a contemptible or despicable person RAT FUCK 1922 US sl.
– a contemptible or despicable person RAT-FUCKER 1967 sl.
– a contemptible or despicable person TRIPLE-CLUTCHER Bk1975 Amer. euphemism
– a contemptible or despicable person; a bastard B 1851 euphemism
– a contemptible or despicable person; a bastard BAS 1920s sl.
– a contemptible or despicable person; a ‘motherfucker’ DUCK PLUCKER 1976 US euphemism
– a contemptible or despicable person; a ‘motherfucker’ MAMA-HUNCHER 1962 Amer. euphemism
– a contemptible or despicable person; a ‘motherfucker’ MAMA-JAMMER; MAMMA-JAMMA 1950s euphemism
– a contemptible or despicable person; a ‘motherfucker’ MAMMY-DODGER 1920s Amer. euphemism
– a contemptible or despicable person; a ‘motherfucker’ MAMMY-DUGGER 1948 Amer. euphemism
– a contemptible or despicable person; a ‘motherfucker’ MAMMY-HUGGER 1970 Amer. euphemism
– a contemptible or despicable person; a ‘motherfucker’ MAMMY-JABBER 1950s euphemism
– a contemptible or despicable person; a ‘motherfucker’ MAMMY-JAMMER 1948 Amer. euphemism
– a contemptible or despicable person; a ‘motherfucker’ MAMMY-JAMMY 1989 Amer. euphemism
– a contemptible or despicable person; a ‘motherfucker’ MAMMY-SUCKER 1970 Amer. euphemism
– a contemptible or despicable person; a ‘motherfucker’ MAMMY-TAPPER 1967 Amer. euphemism
– a contemptible or despicable person; a ‘motherfucker’ POPPA-LOPPA 1930s African-American sl.
– a contemptible or despicable person; a ‘motherfucker’ POPPA-STOPPA 1930s African-American sl.
– a contemptible or despicable person; an unpopular person COWSHIT 1962 US Western sl.
– a contemptible or despicable person; chiefly used as a term of abuse BUTT-FUCKER 1972 US sl.
– a contemptible or despicable person, esp. one involved in criminal activity; also used as a term of abuse LOWLIFE 1909
– a contemptible or despicable person, esp. one involved in criminal activity; also used as a term of abuse LOW-LIFER 1902 colloq., orig. US
– a contemptible or detestable person; a sycophant LICKSKILLET 1893 Amer. dial.
– a contemptible or disgusting fellow; a stupid person CHEESE DONG 1986 US sl.
– a contemptible or disgusting fellow; a stupid person CHEESEDICK; CHEESEDIX 1986 US sl.
– a contemptible or foolish person ARSEWIPE 1962 sl., derogatory
– a contemptible or inconsequential fellow ASS-BUCKET 1953 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible or inconsequential person; a thug; a large, stupid man BIM 1924 US sl.
– a contemptible or insignificant person NICKLE-AND-DIMER 1960s US sl.
– a contemptible or insignificant person; a dwarf ABLACH 1790 Sc.
– a contemptible or insignificant person; a petty character SARDINE Bk1912 Amer. dial.
– a contemptible or insignificant person; a stupid or sheepish fellow; a simpleton JACK-A-LENT 1598 arch.
– a contemptible or low person, usually male; an unpleasant or despicable person CHEAPSKATE 1896 US sl.
– a contemptible or malicious woman WICKED WITCH 1998 UK rhyming sl. for ‘bitch’
– a contemptible or mean person SKATER L19 US sl.
– a contemptible or mean person; a mean, low scurvy fellow; an unpleasant or despicable man; a rascal, a scoundrel, a rogue SCAB 1590
– a contemptible or objectionable man; an incompetent, pretentious, or ostentatious person WANK 1970 sl.
– a contemptible or objectionable man; an incompetent, pretentious, or ostentatious person WANKER 1971 Brit. sl.
– a contemptible or objectionable person BITCH’S BASTARD 1922 sl.
– a contemptible or objectionable person; an unpleasant or despicable person; CRUD 1932
– a contemptible or objectionable person; ‘Bitch’s Bastard’ B.B. 1954 UK sl.
– a contemptible or odd man or woman; a person, often characterized as eccentric or unpleasant BEZARK 1919 US sl.
– a contemptible or offensive person FROG c1330
– a contemptible or small person SQUIT a1825 Brit. sl.
– a contemptible or small person; an insignificant looking person; a lazy boy WHIFFET 1767 Amer. dial.
– a contemptible or sneaking person, now esp. a toady or flatterer EGGSUCKER 1838 US sl.
– a contemptible or stupid person ASSCLOWN 1999
– a contemptible or stupid person ASSHAT 2002
– a contemptible or stupid person BUTT 1993 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible or stupid person BUTT PLUG 1986 Amer. colloq.
– a contemptible or stupid person HORSECOCK 1927 US sl.
– a contemptible or stupid person HORSE’S COCK 1974 US sl.
– a contemptible or stupid person HORSE’S-NECK 1928 US sl.
– a contemptible or stupid person MONKEY DICK 1988 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible or stupid person MUDCAT M19 US sl.
– a contemptible or stupid person MUTTHEAD 1910s US sl.
– a contemptible or stupid person; an inept fool; an idiot; a jerk DIPSTICK 1963 US sl.
– a contemptible or stupid person, usually a man HORSE’S ARSE; HORSE’S ASS 1888 US sl.
– a contemptible or ugly person BUTTFACE 1973 US sl.
– a contemptible or ugly person FART-FACE 1938 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible or ugly person OLD FART-FACE 1938 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible or ugly person; usually used abusively in direct address FUCKFACE 1961 US sl.
– a contemptible or unpleasant person BAG OF TRIPE 1822 sl.
– a contemptible or unpleasant woman MOO 1967 UK sl., derogatory
– a contemptible or unprepossessing man; an ineffectual or incompetent person DROOB 1933 Aust. sl.
– a contemptible or vile person; a villain; a scoundrel; a coward VILIACO 1599 obs.
– a contemptible or worthless person FUNK a1400 obs.
– a contemptible or worthless person SHOWER 1943 colloq., orig. military usage
– a contemptible or worthless person SCADDIN 1884 Sc.
– a contemptible or worthless person SCALD 1575 derogatory
– a contemptible or worthless person TRASH 1604
– a contemptible or worthless person, a good-for-nothing CUSS1775 colloq., orig. US, mildly derogatory
– a contemptible or worthless person; a knave, a rogue COISTRIL; CUSTREL 1570 arch.
– a contemptible or worthless person; a mean, despised person BOLL WEEVIL 1941 Amer. dial.
– a contemptible person ASS-HOLE c1784 sl.
– a contemptible person BAG OF HUMP 1935 US sl.
– a contemptible person BAG OF PUS 1967 US sl.
– a contemptible person BLEEDER 1887 UK sl.
– a contemptible person CRAB 1580 UK
– a contemptible person CRUDZOID 1984 US students’ sl.
– a contemptible person DINGO 1928 Aust. sl.
– a contemptible person DOUCHE-BAG 1942 US sl.
– a contemptible person FART-HEAD 1962 US sl.
– a contemptible person FARTNOSE 1974 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible person FARTSNATCHER 1935 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible person GLOBULE 1988 UK sl.
– a contemptible person GUTS-ACHE 20C Aust. sl.
– a contemptible person HENRY THE THIRD 1968 Aust. rhyming sl. for ‘turd’
– a contemptible person KEECH 1985 Sc. sl.
– a contemptible person KVETCH; KVETSCH 1964 US sl.
– a contemptible person KYE 1928 nautical usage
– a contemptible person MAGGOT L17 sl.
– a contemptible person MINGE 2001 UK sl.
– a contemptible person NERK; NURK 1966 Brit. sl.
– a contemptible person OLD FARTNOSE 1981 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible person PIPSQUEAK 1910 sl.
– a contemptible person RAASHOLE 1959 W. Indies & Black British sl.
– a contemptible person RABBIT 1597
– a contemptible person SAD APPLE 1902 sl.
– a contemptible person SAD BIRD 1902 sl.
– a contemptible person SADFUCK 1997 UK sl.
– a contemptible person SAD SACK 1943 sl., chiefly US
– a contemptible person SCHMEGEGGE; SCHMEGEGGY 1964 US sl.
– a contemptible person SCLATY-SCRAE Bk1904 Sc.
– a contemptible person SCUT; SCUTT 1873 sl.
– a contemptible person SKITE 1808 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
– a contemptible person SKUT 1873 sl.
– a contemptible person SLUG 1931
– a contemptible person SNICH 1910s sl.
– a contemptible person SNOT E17 sl.
– a contemptible person SNOTNOSE 1949 sl.
– a contemptible person SNOT-RAG 1973 sl.
– a contemptible person SNOTTERGOB Bk1875 Eng. dial.
– a contemptible person SNURGE 1933 sl.
– a contemptible person SOOR 1848 Anglo-Indian
– a contemptible person STINK 1916 sl.
– a contemptible person TICK 1631 sl.
– a contemptible person TINHORN SPORT 1906 US sl.
– a contemptible person TRIPE-HOUND 1923 sl.
– a contemptible person WARB 1959 Aust. sl.
– a contemptible person WART 1896 sl.
– a contemptible person WEENY 1964 US sl.
– a contemptible person WONK 1967 Aust. sl.
– a contemptible person; a base or abject person; a slave VASSAL 1589
– a contemptible person; a boor; anyone disliked or despised; a disagreeable or despicable person YUCK 1943 sl., orig. US
– a contemptible person; a cunning person; an untrustworthy person; SHNIDE 1950 UK sl.
– a contemptible person; a fool; a country bumpkin; also, a person who accepts political favours PIE EATER a1891 US sl. rare, derogatory
– a contemptible person; a good-for-nothing; a weak person ZOB 1911 US sl.
– a contemptible person; a little man HIONICK 1825 Sc.
– a contemptible person; a loser; a nerd DWEEB 1968 US sl.
– a contemptible person; a low or scurvy fellow; a coarse, idle, worthless fellow; a blackguard HALLION 1787 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
– a contemptible person; a mean or low, vulgar fellow BEGGAR a1400
– a contemptible person; an AH, an asshole, a jerk; a person who behaves despicably ADAM HENRY Bk2006 US sl.
– a contemptible person; an idiot RAAS 1959 W. Indies & Black British sl.
– a contemptible person; an incompetent, ineffectual, foolish, or stupid person MOOK 1930 US & Caribbean colloq., derogatory
– a contemptible person; an ineffectual person SAD BASTARD 2003 UK sl.
– a contemptible person; an insignificant person SCRUFF 1968 Amer. dial.
– a contemptible person; an oaf WANG; WHANG 20C US sl.
– a contemptible person; an obnoxious or foolish person FARTHOLE 1970 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible person; an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male; also, a fellow BLIGHTER 1896 Brit. sl.
– a contemptible person; an unpleasant person WRIST 1998 UK sl.
– a contemptible person; a rascal; a scoundrel; a good-for-nothing; a worthless or disorderly person TAISTREL Bk1873 Eng. dial.
– a contemptible person; a scoundrel; a term of disparagement YELLOW DOG 1881 US sl.
– a contemptible person; a sneak HEELER c1925 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible person; a stingy person SHEENY 1900 Amer. dial.
– a contemptible person; a stupid person; a dolt; a blockhead SKITBRAINS 1553
– a contemptible person; a term of disparagement THISTLE-DIGGER 1880 Amer. dial.
– a contemptible person; a toady, a sycophant POT-LICKER 1830 US sl.
– a contemptible person; chiefly applied to a French person SALAUD 1962 UK sl.
– a contemptible person, esp. if superficially flashy; a fool, usually referring to a small-time gambler TINHORN L19 sl.
– a contemptible person, irrespective of class or background YAP 1885 US sl.
– a contemptible person, irrespective of class or background YAPPO 1914 US sl.
– a contemptible person; one who is petty or mean SNITCH 1910s
– a contemptible person; used as a personal insult SNOUT-FACE 1923 sl.
– a contemptible person; used as a term of abuse DOG BREATH 2000 US sl.
– a contemptible, puny person; a stunted, ill-grown, and ill-conditioned person; dirty, insignificant person, esp. applied to children; a dwarfish person WARF 1818 Sc.
– a contemptible, small, or insignificant fellow DANDIPRAT; DANDYPRAT 1556 obs. or arch.
– a contemptible, small person SAWN-OFF RUNT Bk1988 Aust. sl.
– a contemptible, small person; a mischievous, impudent, pert child; used as a term of contempt or dislike SMATCHET c1582 Sc.
– a contemptible, socially inadequate, or unfashionable person SADDO 1992 sl.
– a contemptible, stupid, foolish, unpleasant, or obnoxious person; a simpleton; an incompetent or weak person GIMP 1924 sl., orig. US, derogatory
– a contemptible, stupid, foolish, unpleasant, or obnoxious person GIMPY 1959 US sl., derogatory
– a contemptible, stupid, or despicable person FUCKBAG 1972 US sl.
– a contemptible, stupid, or despicable person FUCKBRAIN 1970 US sl.
– a contemptible, stupid, or despicable person FUCKHEAD 1962 US sl.
– a contemptible, stupid, or despicable person; a difficult, tough, or aggressive person; a stubborn, belligerent person; a despicable man HARD-ON 1958
– a contemptible, stupid, or incompetent person, esp. an ignorant loudmouth GOBSHITE M20 sl., chiefly Irish
– a contemptible, stupid, or inconsequential fellow; a thug BIMBO 1918 US sl.
– a contemptible, stupid, or irritating person; a person who behaves badly BUTTHOLE 1962 US sl.
– a contemptible, stupid, or obnoxious person; a person who behaves despicably DOUCHE 1968 sl., orig. US
– a contemptible, stupid, or obnoxious person; often used as a term of abuse BUTTMUNCH 1993 US sl.
– a contemptible, stupid, or stubborn person; a blockhead; an insincere person BUTTHEAD 1896 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible, stupid, or unpleasant person GRUNT 1977 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible, stupid, or unpleasant person MINCH 1928 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible, stupid, or unpleasant person; a fool ARSE c1785
– a contemptible, stupid person LUNCHMEAT 1970s US students’ sl.
– a contemptible, tedious person HERB 1990s US students’ sl.
– a contemptible, undersized wretch SNIRP Bk1903 sl.
– a contemptible, unpleasant, or cruel person NASTY PIECE OF WORK 1945
– a contemptible, unpleasant, or despicable person BITER 1709 sl.
– a contemptible, unpleasant, or objectionable person; a term of abuse GIT 1939 Brit. colloq.
– a contemptible, useless person BAGGOT 1892 Eng. dial.
– a contemptible woman MINGE BAG 1982 UK sl.
– a contemptible woman SCRUB-TURKEY 1950s Aust. sl.
– a contemptible, worthless person BUTT-WIPE 1971 Amer. sl.
– a contemptible, worthless person; a jerk or oaf; an incompetent do-nothing; a contemptuous term of address JERK-OFF 1968 Brit. & US sl.
– a contemptible, worthless person; a mean, base, cowardly fellow; a wretch HILDING 1601 arch.
– a contemptible, worthless person, esp. if also obsequious; one who curries favour; a toady ASS WIPE 1952 Amer. sl.
– a man or boy regarded as contemptible, unpleasant, or wretched DOG c1330
– a man who behaves in a contemptible or dishonourable way; someone worthless or despicable BLACKGUARD 1732
– an extremely contemptible or untrustworthy person LOUSE M17 sl.
– an utterly contemptible and mean person; a scamp; a conceited boaster SCOOT 1822 Sc.
– a person regarded as contemptible, disagreeable, or despicable ASS a1000
– a person who behaves contemptibly; a stupid, irritating, or despicable person ARSEHOLE 1928
– a person who on some account or other is regarded with contempt SKITE 1790
– a thoroughly contemptible or mean person SKUNK 1841 colloq.
CONTEMPT etc. – VERBS
– to be contemptible, awful, or unpleasant BITE 1975 US sl.
– to be contemptible, awful, or unpleasant BITE THE BIG ONE 1974 US sl.
– to behave in a contemptible way DINGO M20 Aust. sl.
– to behave with contempt SKIRP c1200 obs.
– to be regarded as contemptible, lowly, or foolish as to be unworthy or incapable of even the most menial or repugnant task NOT BE FIT TO CARRY GARBAGE TO A BEAR 1891 obs.; NOT BE FIT TO CARRY GUTS TO A BEAR 1967; NOT BE FIT TO CARRY OFFAL TO A BEAR
– to be utterly contemptible EAT SHIT 1942 US sl.
– to express contempt PISH 1598
– to express contempt for a man in a marked manner SIT UPON 1865 sl.
– to hold in contempt; to asperse with abuse, flame, flattery, praise, etc. BESPATTER 1644
– to indicate one’s contempt; to patronize, to talk down to TIN HAT 1910s Aust. sl.
– to regard or treat with contempt LOOK DOWN ONE’S NOSE 1921 sl.
– to regard or treat with contempt SNOOT 1928 US sl.
– to regard or treat with contempt THUMB ONE’S NOSE 1903 sl., orig. US
– to regard or treat with contempt TURN UP ONE’S NOSE 1818
– to show contempt or displeasure; to show indifference or dislike SHAKE ONE’S EARS 1583
– to show great contempt or scorn towards; to humiliate PISS ALL OVER 1986 sl.
– to show great contempt or scorn towards; to humiliate PISS ON 1951 sl.
– to show great contempt or scorn towards; to humiliate PISS UPON a1625 sl.
– to treat someone with contempt WALK (ALL) OVER M19 sl.
– to treat with contempt BITE BY THE NOSE 1602 obs.
– to treat with contempt FUTZ 1940s US sl.
– to treat with contempt as mere children; to scoff at, to scorn BABISH c1460 obs.
– to treat with contempt or derision; to show scorn by protruding one’s lip SHOOT OUT THE LIP 1826
CONTEMPT – TERM OF CONTEMPT
– a term of contempt A-HOLE 20C US sl.
– a term of contempt ARAB 1976 UK sl., derogatory and offensive
– a term of contempt ASSHOLE-BREATH 1960s US sl.
– a term of contempt BEAR-BRAT 1583
– a term of contempt BELL-KITE 1876 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt BILDERT Bk1898 Eng. dial. obs.
– a term of contempt BLACK GOB 1812 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt BRACHTON Bk1911 Sc.
– a term of contempt BUTTHOLE 1962 US sl.
– a term of contempt CATTLE Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
– a term of contempt COOSE; COOZE; KUSE 1948 US sl.
– a term of contempt CROWBAIT Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt CRUBAN 1887 Sc.
– a term of contempt CUT-BACK Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt DRY FARMER Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt DUMB COW Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt DUMB OX Bk1942 Amer. sl.
– a term of contempt FARMER Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt FOX-WHELP c1374 obs.
– a term of contempt GROUSE a1637 obs. rare
– a term of contempt HANNIWING 1833 Sc.
– a term of contempt HORSE-TRADER Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt HOSS-TRADER Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt JACK Bk1896 sl.
– a term of contempt JEMMY B1900
– a term of contempt KALE-RUNT 1875 Sc.
– a term of contempt KALE-RUNTLE 1896 Sc.
– a term of contempt LADY Bk1902 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt MANGY OLD SON OF A HORSE THIEF Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt MONK M19 sl.
– a term of contempt MOPE 20C Irish sl.
– a term of contempt MURKLE B1900 Sc.
– a term of contempt PANCRIDGE PARSON E17 sl.
– a term of contempt PODGREEN 1903 Irish sl.
– a term of contempt RED-EEL Bk1903 sl.
– a term of contempt SART-HEADED TOAD 1877 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt SAUNTRELL c1440 obs. rare
– a term of contempt SCAURABEE 1895 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt SCAVENER Bk1904 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt SCISSORBILL; SCISSORSBILL Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt SHEEPHERDER Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt SHEEP-KILLING DOG Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt SHITWIG 1889 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt SHULLOCK a1603 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt SIWASH Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt SLANTHEAD 1920s US sl.
– a term of contempt SNAKE 1597
– a term of contempt SNIPE E17 Brit.
– a term of contempt SNOOZER Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt SNOTTER-BOX 1864 Sc.
– a term of contempt SON OF A HORSE THIEF Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt SQUAW Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt SUCK-EGG DOG Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt TATIE-TOP Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt VARMINT Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
– a term of contempt; a banker, a draper; a dealer in rags RAG-MERCHANT 1690
– a term of contempt; a base, despicable, or vile fellow; a bad fellow; a mean wretch; a scoundrel, a rascal CULLION 1575 obs.
– a term of contempt; a coarse, fat, unwieldy, idle woman FUSSOCK a1700 Eng. dial. & sl.
– a term of contempt; a ‘creature’ FEATURE c1460 obs.
– a term of contempt; a disreputable fellow; a rascal, a scamp SCARAMOUCH 1676
– a term of contempt, a dog’s ass D.A. 1970s African-American sl.
– a term of contempt; a fellow of low birth or rude manners; a base fellow; a churl CARL; CARLE a1300 Sc. or arch.
– a term of contempt; a fierce-looking fellow KILLBUCK 1622 obs. rare
– a term of contempt; a fool; an incompetent FART-ARSE 1940s sl.
– a term of contempt; a foolish person; a buffoon BALLITRAUNT 1790 Eng. dial. obs.
– a term of contempt, a little impertinent person MIDGICRAW Bk1873 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt; a lively, showy youth; a harm-scarum fellow; a worthless person BLICHAN Bk1911 Sc.
– a term of contempt; a low or scurvy fellow; an idle, worthless fellow HALLION 1789 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt; a male person of the ‘lower orders’, or of low condition or manners; an inferior person PAGE a1300 obs.
– a term of contempt; a mean fellow; a rascal, a scoundrel, a wretch SCROYLE 1595 obs.
– a term of contempt; a mean or low fellow BEGGAR a1300
– a term of contempt; a mean, paltry, or sneaking fellow; a starved or thin-faced person SNEAKBILL 1562 obs.
– a term of contempt’ a ‘milksop’; an effeminate man MAMMADAY 1589 obs.
– a term of contempt; a mischievous rogue; a rascal, an urchin WAG-PASTY a1553 obs.
– a term of contempt among Black persons for White men without landed property MEAN WHITE Bk1892 sl.
– a term of contempt; an awkward, ill-tempered fellow TUTTLE B1900 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt: a needy beggar, a poor wretch; a base fellow, a mean, low person; a knave, a rascal, a scoundrel BEZONIAN 1592 obs.
– a term of contempt; an ignorant, rough woman GLOWBASON B1900 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt; an ill-favoured or ill-natured person PARTAN 1896 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt; an ill-natured, disobliging person PATCH 1900 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt; an imaginary official DOGPELTER 1859 Amer. dial.
– a term of contempt; an insignificant person ERK 1940s sl.
– a term of contempt; an old crafty fox; a sly old fellow; a swaggering gallant or bully RUTTERKIN 1526 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt; an old fogey MUMPSIMUS 1575 obs.
– a term of contempt; a non-unionist ABAA 1903 sl.
– a term of contempt; an undersized or little man MANNIE L17 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt; an untidy woman, a drab DAB 1730
– a term of contempt; a person who rakes through or rakes up refuse, esp. in search of things which may be reused, sold, or recycled DUNGHILL RAKER 1591 rare
– a term of contempt; apparently, a miser CUM-TWANG 1599 obs.
– a term of contempt applied both to man and woman; an inferior person GEGGE; GIGGE a1300 obs.
– a term of contempt applied esp. to an old woman KAIL RUNT a1779 Sc.
– a term of contempt applied to a lumpish, unwieldy person; a soft, ‘pudding-headed’ person; an indolent, do-nothing fellow HAGGIS 1822
– a term of contempt applied to a man POMPILLION a1625 obs. rare
– a term of contempt applied to a man or woman TINKLER 1786 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt applied to a man or woman, apparently originally connoting a country bumpkin MICHAEL 1866 Sc.
– a term of contempt applied to an enfeebled, tottering old man; a dotard, an old fool PANTALOON 1596-1600 obs.
– a term of contempt applied to an old man or woman RUNT Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
– a term of contempt applied to a person CARGO 1602 obs.
– a term of contempt applied to a person TRUNDLE-TAIL 1614 obs. or arch.
– a term of contempt applied to a person of either sex JADE Bk1902 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt applied to a person who has no ‘backbone’ WILLY-WALLY 1822 Sc.
– a term of contempt applied to a stupid, silly fellow TIMDOODLE 1806 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt applied to a woman, esp. a woman of loose or slovenly habits BESOM 1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt applied to both men and women; a braggadocia SCOOT; SKOOT 1822 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt applied to both sexes; an outcast DADGEON; DAJON 1882 Sc. obs.
– a term of contempt applied to boys and young men BEDLAMER Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt applied to one who is slow or behindhand with work MIDNIGHT Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt applied to persons KOLFACTOR Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
– a term of contempt applied to women FUSBY 1707 obs.
– a term of contempt applied to women JADE 1560 sl.
– a term of contempt; a puny person BODY Bk1911 Sc.
– a term of contempt; a scoundrel; a rascal; a worthless fellow HOUNDSFOOT 1710 obs.
– a term of contempt; a self-important little man; a person of consequence COCKALORUM c1715
– a term of contempt; a shrivelled, dwarfish person; an ill-tempered or unmanageable child BLASTIE Bk1911 Sc.
– a term of contempt; a silly, affected person; a young woman NANNICOCK 1600 obs. rare
– a term of contempt; a small person BLIGHAN Bk1911 Sc.
– a term of contempt; a small, contemptible person; a mischievous, impudent, pert child SMATCHET c1582 Sc.
– a term of contempt; a sneaky, despised, underhanded person; a lurking danger SNAKE IN THE GRASS 1696 colloq.
- a term of contempt, a son of a bitch; an unpleasant or disagreeable person COWSON 20C Brit. sl.
– a term of contempt; a stammering or blundering fool MAFFLARD c1450 obs.
– a term of contempt; a surly, ill-bred, low, or cowardly fellow CUR 1600
– a term of contempt; a talkative child or woman; a scold MAGPIE 1844 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt; a thin, pinched, or childish face; one who has a thin, pinched face; a puny child with a little face; a pitiful, wretched, sneaking fellow CHITTY-FACE 1601 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt; a vulgar, brutal, aggressive, or violent person ANIMAL 1892 Amer. sl.
– a term of contempt; a weakling MOLLYPUFF E17 sl.
– a term of contempt; a weakling MULLIPUFF; MULLYPUFF E17 sl.
– a term of contempt; a wench, a jade, a doxy, a drab, a scold CALLET 1820 Sc. obs.
– a term of contempt; a woman HARLOT c1485 rare
– a term of contempt; a worthless fellow DUGON 1507 Sc. obs.
– a term of contempt for a banker RAGMAN 1821
– a term of contempt for a bedfellow BED-FAGGOT 19C Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a bow-legged person BOWLIE Bk1911 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a cannibal, slave-dealer, brigand, or the like MAN-HUNTER 1555
– a term of contempt for a child BILCH Bk1898 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a child BAGGIT 1789 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a child; a brat BELSHACH Bk1911 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a crooked person BOWSIE Bk1911 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a dastardly fellow, a worthless, dishonourable or despicable man PALLAWA 1825 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a dependant or hanger-on HANG-BY 1579 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a despised person FUCK-SHIT 20C US
– a term of contempt for a diminutive person MESSET Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a disliked male LOUSE-BAG 20C Brit. sl.
– a term of contempt for a disliked person YAZZIHAMPER 20C US sl.
– a term of contempt for a fat or pertinacious person BAWSON 1607 arch.
– a term of contempt for a fellow WAG 1792 Sc. obs.
– a term of contempt for a fool; a simpleton SAM-DINGLE Bk1904 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a henpecked husband MINNIE’S-MAN 1806 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a Highlander; a bare-legged person RED-SHANK 1817 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a jealous or bossy or bad-tempered, unpleasant old woman GRIMALKIN 1798
– a term of contempt for a killjoy SAD KECKS 1999 UK sl.
– a term of contempt for a lady’s man LADY-MONGER 1597
– a term of contempt for a living person, one no better than carrion CARRION 1547-64 obs.
– a term of contempt for a male; the equivalent of ‘bastard’ WHORESON c1330 arch.
– a term of contempt for a man ANATOMY 1885 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a man ATOMY 1883 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a man BATIE Bk1911 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a man BAWTY 19C Sc.
– a term of contempt for a man JOHN JILLETS 1844 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a man NOTOMIZE 1858 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a man SACK 1835 Sc. obs.
– a term of contempt for a man; a disreputable fellow CAWLIE 1789 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a needy beggar; a base, worthless fellow, a low, vulgar person BESOGNIO; BESONIO 1603 obs.
– a term of contempt for an empty braggart PUCKFIST 1599
– a term of contempt for an ignorant person; a prating blockhead JABBERKNOWL; JABBERNOWL 1790 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for an impertinent fellow YACKEY-YAA Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for an individual CACK 1970s sl.
– a term of contempt for an inferior or worthless person or thing ARTICLE Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for an old man BOOL Bk1911 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a non-homosexual male FAGGOT; FAGOT 20C US sl.
– a term of contempt for a non-homosexual male FAIRY 20C US sl.
– a term of contempt for any female LIMMER 1720 Sc.
– a term of contempt for anyone MAWKIN 1819 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for anything HAGGIS-BAG 1844 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a person BLICHAM Bk1911 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a person BOUL Bk1911 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a person FARL Bk1900 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a person FARTBREATH 1974 Amer. sl.
– a term of contempt for a person FART-BUSTER 1959 Amer. sl.
– a term of contempt for a person FART-HAMMER 1970 Amer. sl.
– a term of contempt for a person FART-KNOCKER 1952 Amer. sl.
– a term of contempt for a person JABART; JABBARD 1949 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a person LONG-LUGS a1748 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a person OLD FART-HAMMER 1970 Amer. sl.
– a term of contempt for a person OLD FART-KNOCKER 1952 Amer. sl.
– a term of contempt for a person PADDOCK a1450
– a term of contempt for a person PADGETTY-POW 1873 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a person PARTAN FACE 1895 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a person POSSUM-GUTS Bk1892 Aust. sl.
– a term of contempt for a person RABBIT 1597
– a term of contempt for a person SCRAG-PIECE 1879 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a person SKIN 1825
– a term of contempt for a person TOWFUD 1875 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a person VELVET HEAD 1630 obs.
– a term of contempt for a person YARB Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a person; a cheat, a scoundrel, a traitor, a coward DINGO 1928 Aust. sl.
– a term of contempt for a person; an inferior person BABION 1624 obs.
– a term of contempt for a person; an obnoxious or despicable person, esp. a self-important nonentity SNOT E17 sl.
– a term of contempt for a person; esp. one who scratches like a cat; a spiteful or backbiting woman CAT a1225
– a term of contempt for a person, generally implying surliness, uncouthness, or clumsiness in build or movements; a rough, boorish person SAGAN 1904 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a person who is the reverse of beautiful; an impertinent, an unmanageable person; one who is incompetent; used ironically BEAUTY Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a person who you don’t think much of CAPE MAY GOODY 1968 Amer. dial.
– a term of contempt for a showily vain or fashionable person; a coxcomb, a dandy PHYSBUTTOCKE 1570 obs.
– a term of contempt for a silly woman MADGE 1814 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a small, insignificant person MESSAN Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a sneak or a sloven JACK NASTY 1857
– a term of contempt for a stranger LAVERICK Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
– a term of contempt for a stupid person FUSSOCK 1740 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a stupid person; a blockhead A PIECE OF WOOD 1705 obs.
– a term of contempt for a tailor JAG-THE-FLEA 1786 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a tall, slender person KALE-WORM Bk1902 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a thin, slight man; a man of shrivelled and shrunken form ELF-SKIN 1596 obs.
– a term of contempt for a White person YOKEL M20 African-American sl.
– a term of contempt for a woman FLY-BY-NIGHT 18C colloq.
– a term of contempt for a woman MADAM Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a woman MARE 1303
– a term of contempt for a woman MIVVY L19 sl.
– a term of contempt for a woman NOTHING-ASS BITCH 1972 US sl.
– a term of contempt for a woman OLD STEG 1800 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a woman; a dirty, slovenly woman MIDDEN Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a woman; a gaudily-dressed woman FALLAL Bk1900 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a woman; a woman of low associates; a loud, scolding woman TINKLER’S WOMAN Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a woman, esp. one of slovenly habits or a vicious nature YAD Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt for a woman, generally applied to a prostitute BED-FAGGOT M19 sl.
– a term of contempt for a woman or girl MINX Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
– a term of contempt for a worthless person FART 1669
– a term of contempt for a worthless person or thing HAAYEZ 1929 Sc.
– a term of contempt for a young man SKIPPER 1596 rare
– a term of contempt for a young person EGG 1605
– a term of contempt for a young person QUAT 1604 obs.
– a term of contempt for one considered wanting in gentlemanly breeding; a vulgar, ill-bred fellow; an oaf; a dunce; a lout, a clown CLINCHPOOP 1568 obs.
– a term of contempt from one male to another WHORE 19C sl.
– a term of contempt, more usually applied to a woman than to a man; a worthless person JABELL B1900 obs.
– a term of contempt, now generally applied to an offensively ill-bred person, irrespective of social position CAD Bk1891 sl.
– a term of contempt or abuse; a knave, a rogue CUST 1535 Sc. obs.
– a term of contempt or abuse; a sod, an annoying or unpleasant person HADDOCK 1831 UK rhyming sl., ‘haddock and cod’
– a term of contempt or abuse for an old woman; a shrill-voiced old woman RIBIBE c1386 obs.
– a term of contempt or derision LUBBER-COCK B1900 Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt or disparagement; a term of address LAMES 1950s African-American sl.
– a term of contempt or opprobrium ELF 1811 Sc.
– a term of contempt or reproach applied to a person; a contemptible fellow; a mean wretch or villain DOG-BOLT 1465 obs.
– a term of contempt or reproach applied to women and children; a slattern; a worthless woman FACKET 19C Eng. dial.
– a term of contempt or reproach applied to women and children; a slattern, a worthless woman FAGGOT; FAGOT 1591
– a term of contempt or reproach: apparently a heavy, stupid, spiritless or cowardly fellow DRUGGLE 1611 obs.
– a term of contempt or vituperation used with no implication of dishonesty; a rascal, a scamp THIEF 1827 Sc.
– a term of contempt to a child, implying the idea of dishonourable conduct DIGGOT 19C Sc.
– a term of contempt to a man MARMOSET a1500 obs.
– a term of contempt to a woman; a fat woman; a mangy or scabby animal RONYON 1605
– a term of contempt, whether of people or things CACKBAG 1950s sl.
– a term of contempt with the implication of unattractiveness BUTTFACE 1970s US sl.
CONTEMPTUOUS, CONTEMPTUOUSLY – ADJECTIVES
– contemptuous, disdainful, scornful SAUCY 1786 Sc.
– contemptuous, insolent HUBRISTIC 1831 rare
– contemptuous, opprobrious; full of despite, contempt, or ill-will DESPITEOUS a1340 arch.
– contemptuous, scornful SNIFFY 1871 sl.
– contemptuous, sneering; disdainful SNIDEY 1964 UK sl.
– contemptuous, spoiled, pettish, sullen, sulky, easily offended, ill-humoured; haughty, conceited, proud, stubborn DORTY a1605 Sc.
– haughtily contemptuous or superior EYEGLASSY 1871 colloq. rare
CONTEMPTUOUS etc. – ADVERBS
– contemptuously SUFFICIENTLY 1893
CONTEMPTUOUS etc. – NOUNS
– contemptuousness; haughtiness OVERLINESS 1610 obs.
– contemptuous or reproachful language; reviling, insult ABUSION 1382 obs.
CONTEMPTUOUS etc. – NOUNS, PERSON
– a contemptuous person COOTIE-HEART 1920s US sl.
– a contemptuous, worthless, or good-for-nothing fellow; a good-tempered scamp; a ne’er-do-well; a scapegrace, a blackguard; a rascal SCALAWAG 1848
– a contemptuous, worthless person GILLIE-WET-FOOT 1681 Sc. obs.
– a contemptuous, worthless person GILLIE-WHITE-FOOT 1681 Sc. obs.
CONTEMPTUOUS etc. – VERBS
– to look contemptuously SCANCE 1883 Sc.
– to speak contemptuously or abusively of or to; to reproach; to vilify OPPROBRIATE 1649 rare
– to treat contemptuously; to subject to disgrace or ignominy; to vilify BAUCHLE c1470 Sc. obs.
– to treat someone or something contemptuously or derisively COCK A SNOOK 1791 sl.
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