pejorative
1pe·jo·ra·tive
noun\pi-ˈjȯr-ə-tiv, -ˈjär- also ˈpe-jə-rə-tiv or ˈpē- or -ˌrā- or ˈpej-rə- or ˈpēj-\
Definition of PEJORATIVE
: a word or phrase that has negative connotations or that is intended to disparage or belittle : a pejorative word or phrase
Origin of PEJORATIVE
(see 2pejorative)
First Known Use: 1882
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