b-word
Vulgar complaint verb
B-word is a euphemism used to avoid saying a taboo or offensive word beginning with B—most often *bitch*, sometimes *bastard* or other terms depending on context.
Like similar constructions (n-word, f-word, c-word), it allows reference to the word without speaking it directly: She called me the b-word.
The euphemism appears in settings where the actual word would be inappropriate or where a speaker wants to acknowledge the word's offensiveness.
Vulgar or obscene speech
- vulgarityOffensive coarseness in manner
- obscenityIndecent word or act
- swear wordTaboo term of expression
- curseInvoked harm through words
expletive · foul language · forbidden · inappropriate · offensive · shocking · transgressive · unspeakable
Insulting group label
- epithetDescriptive tag for someone
- put-downDisparaging remark
- attackAggressive act against another
- degradingLowering in worth
demeaning · name-calling · verbal abuse · disparagement · hostility · contempt · disrespect · invective
Rhythmic spoken-word music
- rapQuick sharp blow
- vernacularEveryday regional speech
- street talkInformal urban vernacular
- colloquialCasual, everyday language
urban · reclaimed · empowerment · solidarity · in-group · casual · informal · argot
Gender-based prejudice
- genderedCategorized by sex
- antifeministOpposes women's equality movement
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
- objectificationReducing humans to things
harassment · discrimination · degradation · belittling · patriarchy · double standard · stereotype · marginalization
Replacement for another
- circumlocutionIndirect, wordy expression
- softeningBecoming less firm
- code wordPrearranged secret term
- polite formRespectful linguistic register
placeholder · asterisk · censored · bleep · dash · redaction · self-censorship · bowdlerize
profanity
Vulgar or obscene speech
- vulgarityOffensive coarseness in manner
- obscenityIndecent word or act
- swear wordTaboo term of expression
curse · expletive · foul language · forbidden · inappropriate · offensive · shocking · transgressive · unspeakable · unmentionable
slur
Insulting group label
degrading · demeaning · name-calling · verbal abuse · disparagement · hostility · contempt · disrespect · invective · vitriol
hip-hop
Rhythmic spoken-word music
- rapQuick sharp blow
- vernacularEveryday regional speech
- street talkInformal urban vernacular
colloquial · urban · reclaimed · empowerment · solidarity · in-group · casual · informal · argot · subculture
sexism
Gender-based prejudice
- genderedCategorized by sex
- antifeministOpposes women's equality movement
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
objectification · harassment · discrimination · degradation · belittling · patriarchy · double standard · stereotype · marginalization · hostile
substitute
Replacement for another
- circumlocutionIndirect, wordy expression
- softeningBecoming less firm
- code wordPrearranged secret term
polite form · placeholder · asterisk · censored · bleep · dash · redaction · self-censorship · bowdlerize · indirectness
b-wordsweetheart
Affectionate name for beloved
gentle soul · agreeable · nice · kindhearted · warmhearted