With time this word was used to refer to feminists, but then with time, it started to be used as a slur towards any woman we don’t like. From that point, the meaning got extended to women who are uncontrollable, emotional, too loud. It was sort of a joke to compare such a dog with a woman. I think it can be a really hurtful, misogynistic, damaging word.īut how did this evolution happen? Through the idea of dogs in heat. Everybody should know that the word ‘bitch’ is a slur. Can you believe that? The offensive meaning of the word bitch was added only in 2015. Side note, Merriam-Webster dictionary didn’t label the word ‘bitch’ offensive until 2015. How did this happen? How come the word which referred to a female dog now relates to so many other things I’ve just listed?
Why is it that girls can be so bitchy towards each other?Īs you can see the word bitch has evolved with time and has changed its meaning. For example: She made bitchy comments behind their backs. Bitching means ‘very good’ whereas bitchy means ‘saying unpleasant and unkind things about other people’. Are you following? This is not that easy, these words are so similar yet carry opposite meanings.
The second adjective from this family is bitchy, and this one carries the opposite meaning. Lastly, we have an adjective: bitching meaning ‘very good’. The dictionary provides us with an example: He isn’t the sort of person who bitches about others behind their back. As a verb, to bitch about somebody or something means ‘to make unkind and critical remarks about somebody or something, especially when they are not there’. And that takes me to another issue.īitch is not only a noun. A bitch, a conversation in which we have been complaining about our boos. Example sentence: We’ve been having a bitch about our boss. The last, fourth meaning: a bitch about somebody or something ‘a complaint about somebody or something or a conversation in which you complain about them’. So, anything that is difficult, problematic. What is the meaning of number three? ‘A thing that causes problems or difficulties. But I know, this must be considered separately, I’ll come back to this a bit later on. Let me add that this can refer to a man as well. The dictionary offers two example sentences: You stupid little bitch! She can be a real bitch. They never keep up with humans, with rapid changes in language which is a living creature.ĭefinition number two, by Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, says: ‘an offensive way of referring to a woman, especially an unpleasant one’. It’s not a number one meaning anymore.īut you know, dictionaries are slow. Well, that’s true, a bitch is a female dog, but I think only breeders use it this way. What does the dictionary give us as the number one definition? ‘A female dog’. Number one, mind that, the first meaning of the word bitch, the first meaning gives us the most common one. Let us begin with a dictionary definition, ok? I have my favourite learner’s dictionary and it’s Oxford so I grabbed all definitions from that dictionary and let’s have a look. Cool! I can’t wait so let’s just jump in! Then we’ll have common expressions with the word and finally, you will say the sentences out loud. Later we’ll have a list of common collocations, for example, bad bitch or inner bitch.
Bitch use your words series#
We’ll also try to figure out whether to use it or better not to? Who should never use this word? Does this word ever apply to men? Why is it used by gay men with pride? I’ll give you one Netflix series recommendation. How is it possible that one word is at the same time disempowering and empowering? We’ll talk a bit about the influence of music on the language. Secondly, the evolution of the word in question, it certainly has been on a long journey. So, that’s why today we are talking about the word ‘bitch’.įirstly, dictionary definitions. I must tell you that I got inspired to prepare this episode by the baddest bitch zoroe whose Tiktoks and IG are bitchin’! I enjoy watching her work because it really is empowering.
It can be sexist, racist, empowering, disempowering, offensive, funny, all of it and more. This word is a slur so make sure you use this powerful expression the way it should be used.
sometimes it’s a good idea but often enough it is a terrible idea.
Bitch use your words tv#
I’m thrilled because today’s show is fun! Super important, very common word, we Polish never use it this way! We hear this word in tv series, films, songs, and we might be tempted to use it in daily situations.
Bitch use your words full#
I believe it is achievable for you and it’s time you started speaking English fearlessly! Go to my website for full transcripts and worksheets to each episode. My goal is to help you start speaking English with confidence and get rid of speaking barriers. My name’s Ola and I am an English teacher.
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