Sometimes a term may begin as a pejorative word and eventually be adopted in a non pejorative sense. A cracker is a thin, crisp biscuit which is often eaten with cheese. Cracker definition of cracker by medical dictionary. Pejorative definition, having a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling effect or force. It is sometimes used in a neutral context in reference to a native of florida, georgia or texas see florida cracker, georgia cracker or texas cracker. Definition of pejorative adjective in oxford advanced learners dictionary. Sometimes, a term is regarded as pejorative in some social or ethnic groups but not in others, or. Definition and synonyms of pejorative from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. This is the british english definition of pejorative. Cracker, sometimes white cracker or cracka, is a racial slur used for white people, used especially against poor rural whites in the. Sometimes a term may begin as a pejorative word and eventually be adopted in a nonpejorative sense.
Cracker pejorative cracker barrel old country store, inc. I was, and this is the most pejorative label in all of caddying, a bag carrier. Top synonym for pejorative another word for pejorative is disparaging. And so it acquired its contemporary, pejorative connotation of idle chatter. Understand pejorative meaning and enrich your vocabulary. When used as a noun, pejorative means a belittling or disparaging word or expression. I hope the cracking and crunching of nuts doesnt disturb you much. I dont understand that guy, or his lameassed insults. When i think of an antonym for pejorative, ameliorative comes to mind. The label neandertal took on a pejorative connotation decades ago.
Cracker pejorative definition of cracker pejorative. Then wish for them, and fire off this, said humpty dumpty, handing her a cracker. He used the word girl in the pejorative sense when referring to the women who worked for him. Us, pejorative, ethnic slur, slang alternative spelling of cracker. Crackers synonyms best 71 synonyms for crackers thesaurus.
Pejorative definition in the cambridge english dictionary. This category may require frequent maintenance to avoid becoming too large. Cracker pejorative synonyms, cracker pejorative pronunciation, cracker pejorative translation, english dictionary definition of cracker pejorative. When used as an adjective, pejorative has two meanings. Synonyms for pejorative include derogatory, deprecatory, disparaging, slighting, belittling, negative, debasing, denigratory, depreciatory and detractive. Synonyms for pejoratives at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Definition of cracked up to be in the idioms dictionary. Synonyms for pejorative at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Also, just an anecdote but fwiw in my english classes we would break a word or concept into a tchart with its respective pejorative and ameliorative connotations. In historical linguistics, this phenomenon is known as melioration, or amelioration, or semantic change e. Crackers synonyms, crackers antonyms merriamwebster.
Sense of computer cracker, crack, cracking, were promoted in the 1980s as an alternative. Cracker, sometimes white cracker or cracka, is a racial epithet for white people, used especially for poor rural whites in the southern united states. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. A pejorative also called a derogatory term, a slur, a term of disparagement is a word or grammatical form expressing a negative connotation or a low opinion of someone or something, showing a lack of respect for someone or something. Pejorative adjective definition and synonyms macmillan. Thesaurus for pejorative from the collins english thesaurus. All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other. A thin crisp wafer or biscuit, usually made of unsweetened dough. It is sometimes used in a neutral context in reference to a native of florida or georgia see florida cracker and georgia cracker. Synonyms for crackers at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. The psychiatric model added other, more pejorative, associations with overweight. Pejorative definition for englishlanguage learners from.
Pejoratives are words or grammatical forms which denote a negative affect. Definition of pejorative written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. Change your default dictionary to american english. Pejorative synonyms, pejorative antonyms merriamwebster. Pejorative definition of pejorative by merriamwebster. Definition of a word or expression having an insulting or critical sense. What is the opposite of pejorative thesaurus and word tools. Cracker definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Cracker pejorative, an abusive or slang term for a white person software cracker, someone who circumvents copy protection in computer software a catalytic cracker used in oil refineries, see fluid catalytic cracking. Top synonyms for pejorative other words for pejorative are disparaging, derogatory and deprecatory. Pejorative definition is a word or phrase that has negative connotations or that is intended to disparage or belittle. Pejorative definition of pejorative by medical dictionary. With the huge influx of new residents from the north, cracker is used informally by some white residents of florida and georgia florida cracker or georgia cracker to indicate that their family has lived there for many generations.
Cracker, sometimes white cracker or cracka, is a racial slur used for white people, used especially against poor rural whites in the southern united states. Pronunciation of pejorative with 2 audio pronunciations, 15 synonyms, 5 meanings, 12 translations, 8 sentences and more for pejorative. The adjective pejorative is synonymous with derogatory, derisive, dyslogistic, and contemptuous. It is also used to express criticism, hostility, or disregard. Cracker definition of cracker by the free dictionary. Cracker pejorative definition of cracker pejorative by. Antonyms for pejorative include complimentary, commendatory, laudative, laudatory, approbatory, approbative, eulogistic, meliorative, positive and praising. Dr macker said that my essay on the republican party had a pejorative tone but he gave me a b. Pejorative meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Pejorative definition of pejorative by the free dictionary. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a. Pejorative term synonyms, pejorative term antonyms. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, including to provide targeted advertising and track usage. This page may contain content that is offensive or inappropriate for some readers.
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