The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
An object of disdain, contempt, or derision.
A display of disdain; a slight.
Contempt or disdain.
To feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.
To refuse to do something, as beneath oneself.
To scoff, to express contempt.
To reject, turn down.