Matthew Flickinger presents...
A Good Word
11/20/2008
pejorative
Definition:
1. acting or tending to create a negative impression; disparaging; demeaning
2. a disparaging or demeaning suffix, word, or phrase
Example:
"The once pejorative term "geek" is now a compliment to computer savy professionsals."
Related Words:
disparaging,
derogatory
distractions
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