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dysphemism
A dysphemism is an expression with connotations that are derogatory either about the subject matter or to the audience. Dysphemisms contrast with neutral or euphemistic expressions. For example, expressing disapproval by calling a person a snake is a dysphemism. Dysphemism may be motivated by fear, distaste, hatred, contempt, humour and abuse.
Judensau
A Judensau (German for "Jews' sow") is a folk art image of Jews in obscene contact with a large sow (female pig), which in Judaism is an unclean animal. These first appeared in the 13th century in Germany and some other European countries, and remained popular for over 600 years.
sudden death
form of competition where play ends as soon as one competitor is ahead of the others, with that competitor becoming the winner
inclusive language
a writing approach avoids prejudiced or biased terms
pink slime
meat product made by heating beef trimmings to 42 ℃, centrifuging away melted fat, freezing the remainder to −9 ℃ in a roller press, and exposing it to ammonia or citric acid to disinfect; used as a filler to ground beef in the US; banned in the EU
crippleware
Crippleware is computer software or hardware that has been intentionally designed to have some of its features disabled or not working to its full capability until payment of some kind is rendered.
muffin top
overhanging fat that spills over the waistline of pants or skirts
funeral potatoes
potato dish
Animal stereotypes of Palestinians in Israeli discourse
Israeli narratives that dehumanize Palestinians, portraying them as sub-human species, using zoomorphic terms
Mickey Mouse degrees
university degrees regarded as worthless
Death march
project management term