Obviously it's not a term of endearment, but when I was growing up, it was used in the same way as you might use ****, slapper, tart, tramp, etc. It was rude, but not classed as offensive. However, since joining this website, I've noticed people don't type this word, they use b**** or b!tch instead.
When did it change?
Edit: When trying to post this question, the website changed the word to '*****'. Why is this???
Please do not report me, I just want the answer to this question.
2006-12-09 12:56:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
The edited word on the second line was '$lut', which again I don't see as offensive, just rude. Am I living in the past too much?
2006-12-09 12:58:58 · update #1
Any word that does not pass through the language censor is considered to be an offensive word. While it can be used in a non-offensive way, such as in reference to a female dog, it is generally considered to be very rude. Joking between friends is one thing, but people on here do not typically know each other so the use of a word that ends up in asterisks is considered rude and therefore offensive. Since this is supposed to be (ideally) a family-friendly environment, rude words are frowned upon by Yahoo. Tart and tramp are considered common, or vulgar, usage, but not necessarily rude or offensive. $lut has crossed that line and become one of those 4 letter words that are so frowned upon.
2006-12-09 20:29:13 · answer #1 · answered by Jeannie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the individual. I think it is far less insulting than some of the awful words used these days. People of my generation-I'm no longer a teeenager, shall we say-used it to mean a very nasty, scheming, devious female. In my opinion there isn't a better word to use for such a person. A ***** is the only way of describing someone who is.......... well 'bitchy'. I have known many bitches in my time. PS when I was younger it didn't carry the meaning of promiscuity at all. You could be a ***** and still be a virgin, so that connotation does not apply. I notice the website is not allowing this wonderfully descriptive word!!!!
2006-12-09 21:50:52 · answer #2 · answered by nodplod 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends entirely on the context. you can just be referering to your friends in a joking manner as such, or you can be trying to offend someone and call them this name.
As far as people bleeping it on here, they are probably worried about using a "swear" and getting deleted or something. I'm not entirely sure about the policies here, but I guess it's better safe than sorry...
Oh, and I just read your edit about them changing it. It's got to be that it is classified as a dirty word like f***. These things just happen over time in the evolution of words, languages, and cultures.
2006-12-09 13:43:22 · answer #3 · answered by APenny 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only context in which the word is neither rude nor offensive, is when referring to female dogs, in the company of other dog fanciers.
2006-12-09 15:04:17 · answer #4 · answered by protectrikz 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To be honest, I haven't really thought about it, I suppose it all depends in which text you use it, for instance, sometimes ,when I go down to see my daughter-in-law, and she's still in bed and I'll say " come on ya lazy ***** it's time you were up. " but both her and I know ,it is not meant nastily and on other occasions I'll say "get the kettle on then " and she'll call me a cheeky *****, and we get on great together, more like friends than mother / daughter-in-law. I don't see any harm , if it's used in that way !
2006-12-09 13:29:37 · answer #5 · answered by Sierra One 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I still think it is offensive and rude, but it is used in a joking way with people that know one another.
2006-12-09 13:07:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think the word is rude, offensive, and demeaning. My question is why would anyone consider using this word or any word like in any kind of conversation. It just goes to show you how our morals have gone to an all-time low when people think of using this type of language as "normal".
2006-12-09 13:07:15 · answer #7 · answered by correcaminos72734 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
I can see how it can be construed as derogatory, especially when aimed at women, but seeing as variations of the word 'f**k' now seem to be the building block of most sentences these days it does seem a bit tame by comparison.
2006-12-09 13:31:39 · answer #8 · answered by Gerbil 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Not if it is used in the context of a female dog
2006-12-09 13:15:26 · answer #9 · answered by oranda lady 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't personally find it offensive, however, people are overly sensitive, and find offensive things that aren't publicly considered even rude.
2006-12-09 13:16:27 · answer #10 · answered by Maitreya 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋