choice words
Angry verbal selection
Choice words are carefully selected expressions, almost always harsh or profane ones chosen for maximum impact.
When someone has a few choice words for you, expect criticism or anger.
The phrase is mildly ironic—"choice" suggests refinement, but the words themselves are typically crude or cutting: She had some choice words for the contractor who botched the job.
- selectCarefully pick from options
- cursesSworn oaths or hexes
- insultsDisparaging remarks
- epithetsCharacterizing phrases for people
- tongue lashingHarsh verbal scolding
carefully selected · telling off · caustic · biting · evocative · acerbic · persuasive · barbed · sharp tongue · eloquent · expletives · vivid · cutting · poetic · poignant · profanity · strong language · scathing
- word phrasesbuzzword, catchword, byword, watchword, codeword
- lexical setsbody parts, plant names, musical terms, semantic fields
choice wordscompliments
Expressions of admiration
praise · flattery · words of praise · accolades · commendation
choice, choices, choose, chose, chosen, choosing, choosy, choosier, choosiest