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derogatory

A statement intended to damages the mind of another; a hurtful statement
Student 1 - Hey! Quit eating the twinkies fat-ass!

Student 2 runs off sobbing

Teacher, who saw everything, rushes over to student 1

Teacher - I will be reporting you to the disciplinarian!Derogatory statements like that are completely inappropriate in this instititution and anywhere else. Come with me immediately!
derogatory by Dictionaree November 8, 2005

Derogatory

"derogatory" means insulting.
Do not use derogatory words for such a noble person.
Derogatory by calcuttaboy June 27, 2019

derogatory

concerning a degrading statement; can be an insult of anything or anyone, but usually pertaining to a racist remark. cracka, chink, and nigga can all be used as examples of derogatory terms.
Luke's derogatory inference of the person of Asian dissent as a chink was not only uncalled for and insulting, but racist.
derogatory by LilBibby2342 August 4, 2005

Derogatory

Comes from the word degrade.

It is used to describe a word or action that is degrading a certain race or a thing.

For example:
I have never heard "rice burner" used in a derogatory way before.
Your mom is derogatory.
Derogatory by Potatoballs2.0 September 17, 2018

Derogatory

I Savanna Renee McClure have created this word
derogatory
Derogatory by SamShady December 28, 2021

Derogatory

I Savanna Renee McClure have created this word
derogatory
Derogatory by SamShady December 28, 2021
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