Balkanisation/Balkanization (noun) – the process of dividing a country or a larger region into smaller areas where people all dislike or fight each other. Balkanise/Balkanize (verb) – to divide a region/territory into smaller hostile areas. Balkanisation – a geopolitical pejorative term with such a sinister meaning. It was coined in the early 19th century, accordingContinue reading “Balkanisation”
Category Archives: Pejorative Words
Battle-axe
From a weapon to an aggressive woman… Battle-axe (woman) – an unpleasant and frightening woman with a strong opinion. Battle-axe – a term, generally considered pejorative, describes an aggressive, bossy woman with determined attitude. I could not find an exact etymology of the term but the temperance activist Carrie Nation, known for attacking alcohol-serving establishmentsContinue reading “Battle-axe”
Social Justice Warrior
Nobody mourns for these warriors and brigades nor glorifies them… Social justice warrior Person who is seen as too progressive or left-wing (often abbreviated as SJW). Social justice warrior (SJW) – a pejorative term for an individual who promotes socially progressive views such as multiculturalism, feminism or civil rights, but desiring personal validation rather thanContinue reading “Social Justice Warrior”
Armchair Warrior
”Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior.” – Carl von Clausewitz Armchair warrior (noun) – fighting, but only verbally, from the comfort of one’s living room. Armchair warrior – a pejorative term which describes activities such as advocating use of armed forces instead of diplomatic means in resolving conflicts or speakingContinue reading “Armchair Warrior”
Virago
Justice for a virago… 😊 from a heroic woman warrior to an aggressive and bossy one… Virago – a violent, unpleasant woman who gets annoyed or angry easily. Virago – a pejorative word which describes a woman who is loud, bad-tempered, getting angry easily or telling other people what to do. The word comes fromContinue reading “Virago”
English by Vesna 