Pejorative words are usually words that offend people
Barbarian- Barbarian is an insulting word for a person from an uncivilized culture or a person with no manners. Barbarians aren't known for their etiquette.
Hun-a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century
Vandal-a member of the Germanic people who overran Gaul and Spain and North Africa and sacked Rome in 455
Mongol-a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia
Tree-hugger is a pejorative term for an environmentalis.
Retard is a pejorative term for people who are mentally challenged.
Midget is a pejorative term for people who are small
Nerd is a pejorative term for people who wear glasses
Geek is a pejorative term for people who are obsessed with a hobby.
Pejorative terms are usually offended to women such as: being a wizard is a complement but being
a witch is not. I think this happened because in the olden days women did not have a much power as men.
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