Archive for the 'Slang' Category

What an arse!- The origin of word arse.

Friday, March 28th, 2008

The word originated from Old English meaning ears. It now has a slang meaning of “the butt”. As a derogatory term it means “ass” and an insult. Nowadays when you call someone an arse, you mean to call them an asshole.

What a twat! The origin of word twat.

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

 Twat first originated in British English as an offensive word. Their are not many non offensive meaning for the word, but many different offensive meanings. In it’s offensive form, it can mean childish, an insult, or drunk. Nowadays when you call someone a twat, you mean to call them a fool.

What a Douche bag! – The origin of word douche.

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

 A Douche is a medical device in the dictionary. The word was put in to slang in the 1960′s and is not very popular today, but still in use. In slang, it means a person with negative qualities. Nowadays when you call someone a douche, you mean to call them arrogant.

What a Faggot! – The origin of word faggot.

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

Faggot came from the word Fag. Fag can mean servant, weak and unmanly. Faggot is a slang pejorative term for a homosexual. Nowadays when you call someone a faggot, you mean to call them a queer.