Offensive terms for a homosexual man

These are the most offensive terms to describe a homosexual man and should be avoided. However, some people think the words faggot, queen and queer inoffensive, especially when describing homosexuals themselves.

Offensive terms for a homosexual man

Queer (sometimes offensive)
Faggot (US) (Also fag)
Poofter (UK) (also poof, poove, pouf, puff) (especially one who is effeminate)
Fruit (US) (also fruity)
Queen (especially one who is feminine) sometimes offensive
Fairy (dated, offensive)
Nance (Mainly UK, dated, offensive) (especially one who is feminine) also Nancy, Nancy boy
Bummer
Sodomite (usually offensive)
Pansy (especially one who is feminine)

by marcotoa January 19, 2025

offensive strike

Use of a snowboard, or anything else, as an offensive or preemptive weapon, instead of as an interpretive tool or progression tool to tell a group's story, foster communities, or improve ties among and between them.

"Oh, man, those people won't clear out from the bottom of the unloading ramp- offensive strike!!!"

by Ninja Clan Lord February 3, 2017

offensively tan

When someone chooses to get a tan so dark that it becomes offensive to Hispanics and African Americans.

Tanner: I'm going to get a tan today.
*tanner comes out of tanning salon*

Friend:damn girl, you're so tan. You're like "offensively tan" I'm so jells.

by Fancypanski February 24, 2014

Christmas offense

A few words, said on Christmas Day, that depict sacrilegious reference to Christmas.

Big guy: "Why are you celebrating Christmas as Jesus's birthday?"
Little guy: "Don't give me that Christmas offense, that's what Christmas is for!"

by Seshie January 11, 2009

Charm Offensive

A concentrated attempt to gain favour or respectability by conspicuously cooperative or obliging behaviour. Also, the production of inconsequential changes, clarification of existing policies or rewording of existing policies to give the appearance of reform.

They launched an insincere charm offensive to reduce the public blowback from their previous offensive stance, statements and policies.

by Sir Palindrome December 24, 2023

offensive malapropism

Misusing a word in a way that could offend someone.

The YouTube comments section is full of offensive malapropism.

by HiThere,ImustBeSexist June 30, 2014

Passive Offensive

An unintended action or behavior that ends up being offensive or controversial to others. This typically occurs when someone is unaware of the cultural or social implications of their actions, leading to misunderstandings and potential discomfort for others. It is not deliberate, but it still can have a significant impact on relationships and social dynamics.

Hey, did you see Jake's new hairstyle? He let his hair get all tangled and messy, and now it looks like dreadlocks. I don't think he meant to offend anyone, but some people are taking it as cultural appropriation. It's totally a passive offensive situation.

by idontcariel October 31, 2023