[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Withano

Why do I have no idea what this is

All I can think that fits that is felch. But never heard tht as an insult and not even sure its a word

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

All I can think that fits that is felch. But never heard tht as an insult and not even sure its a word

Urban dictionary has made the word 'felch' vile haha, but i dont know how it can be used as an insult. My other research on urban dictionary has left me to conclude its either this, fire crotch, falcon punch, or a typo

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Withano

Urban dictionary has made the word 'felch' vile haha, but i dont know how it can be used as an insult. My other research on urban dictionary has left me to conclude its either this, fire crotch, falcon punch, or a typo

I am wondering if its maybe meant to be bitch...

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

I am wondering if its maybe meant to be bitch...

Oh haha. Probably.

[DemolitionRed]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

All I can think that fits that is felch. But never heard tht as an insult and not even sure its a word

Its something I've heard, teens using in a really derogatory way. I've also heard my own kids using the word 'scab' to describe someone they don't like. I believe that word came from the old picket lines and its a horrible word that's more recently lost its old meaning for something else

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Withano

Moist

Which is what happens to the C word when in the company of Alf.

[DemolitionRed]

Originally Posted by Withano

Urban dictionary has made the word 'felch' vile haha, but i dont know how it can be used as an insult. My other research on urban dictionary has left me to conclude its either this, fire crotch, falcon punch, or a typo

'Felcher' used against someone who is thought to be a slut.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by DemolitionRed

'Felcher' used against someone who is thought to be a slut.

Ohh, I've not heard that one before.. I can see why you find it worse than the C word

[JerseyWins]

Originally Posted by Alf

Which is what happens to the C word when in the company of Alf.

[Maru]

When I first heard the word, it was used almost solely by misogynists to describe women (not me) to describe them in a derogatory manner and I remember how that made some friends feel... so, not my favorite word.

I notice in the UK, the men use it to describe other men? I only hear teens use that word to describe people and it's very rare to hear an adult use it here. Americans like to add a lot of descriptions behind our insults. Skanky *ss ***** for example. But the longer the turn of phrase, the better. So we usually have a few favorites we stick to. Using the most vulgar word you know is the "cheap" route and not very inventive...

[Alf]

Jodie Foster had a smelly one in Silence of the Lambs


"Hello Clarice"

[waterhog]

its even funnier when they draw it

[Blue cat]

What about moist ?

[Tom4784]

It's one of my favourite words, I use it frequently.

I think it's dumb to get upset over it, it's no worse than any other expletive or common insult in my eyes.

[-Sue-]

Awful word hate hearing it instantly the person that uses this word looses my respect..

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Smithy

No, it’s a word, grow up

I would say the same to those using it. It isn’t clever and not a good look.

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

It's one of my favourite words, I use it frequently.

I think it's dumb to get upset over it, it's no worse than any other expletive or common insult in my eyes.

It’s a nasty word with a hateful message. Not a feminist word at all and full of unpleasant connotations. Not one I would be proud to use.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

It’s a nasty word with a hateful message. Not a feminist word at all and full of unpleasant connotations. Not one I would be proud to use.

I thought it literally meant 'you are a woman's genitals'. Am I missing something, what is the hateful message full of unpleasant connotations? There are way worse unless theres a second meaning.

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Withano

I thought it literally meant 'you are a woman's genitals'. Am I missing something, what is the hateful message full of unpleasant connotations? There are way worse unless theres a second meaning.

‘A degrogatory word for a woman’ hence why most women don’t like it.

Funny how there are so many insulting words about female bits used by many men - a message there I think. Of course some men using it will try to deny it. To be expected

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

‘A degrogatory word for a woman’ hence why most women don’t like it.

Funny how there are so many insulting words about female bits used by many men - a message there I think. Of course some men using it will try to deny it. To be expected

To be fair though brillo, there are just as many about male genitals - dick, cock, knob, prick etc etc. I think the c word is offensive to some as it can be spat with real venom, due to the hard letter sounds.

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

To be fair though brillo, there are just as many about male genitals - dick, cock, knob, prick etc etc. I think the c word is offensive to some as it can be spat with real venom, due to the hard letter sounds.

Maybe - but somehow they don’t seem to have the same power behind them. Those words are nowhere near as offensive to most.

[Livia]

Whether I find the word insulting or not is purely in the context of how it's used.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

‘A degrogatory word for a woman’ hence why most women don’t like it.

Funny how there are so many insulting words about female bits used by many men - a message there I think. Of course some men using it will try to deny it. To be expected

Its not at all gender specific though (anymore) men get called it all the time..

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Withano

Its not at all gender specific though (anymore) men get called it all the time..

Men may get called it sometimes but the meaning behind the word is directed at women and links a woman”s bits, and therefore women, to a blatant insult. The implication is most definitely anti-women and meant as the ultimate insult.

Now if the ultimate insult was linked to men in the same way there would be an outcry as indeed there is with similar derogatory words linked to homosexuals and other minority groups.

But somehow anything linked to women in this way doesn’t stir up the same emotional response from many and is indeed used by those that defend every other type of group and the first to scream ‘foul’ when such words or innuendo are directed at any other group. It beggars the question - WHY! Doublestands and agendas very quickly comes to mind.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

Men may get called it sometimes but the meaning behind the word is directed at women and links a woman”s bits, and therefore women, to a blatant insult. The implication is most definitely anti-women and meant as the ultimate insult.

Now if the ultimate insult was linked to men in the same way there would be an outcry as indeed there is with similar derogatory words linked to homosexuals and other minority groups.

But somehow anything linked to women in this way doesn’t stir up the same emotional response from many and is indeed used by those that defend every other type of group and the first to scream ‘foul’ when such words or innuendo are directed at any other group. It beggars the question - WHY! Doublestands and agendas very quickly comes to mind.

I mean thanks for the perspective, I did ask for yours and this explains your issue with the word pretty well..
I just dont see the word the same way you do, and I dont think many others do either anymore.. but that is why I asked the question.. to see where people stand with it today..
meanings of words change over time, and I'd say this is true of that word. I too would find it more of an insult if it was always aimed at a certain demographic, but because it seems to get aimed at anybody who pisses anybody off at any time now, and usually, for the simple reason of 'they were pissing me off' (not sexism like you implied) it doesnt phase me much.