Ability-Neutral Insults
Because we can do better
Why?
This page offers alternatives to ableist insults!
Too often, we default to words like "crazy," "stupid," "lame," or "dumb." In addition to limiting our vocabularies, these words are hurtful to large communities and contribute to misunderstandings and systemic harm.
We can be cleverer than that.We also have a section for expressive phrases that are not appropriated from AAVE.If you notice any mistakes or have something to share, please contact me!
Key
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| * | May have ableist associations |
| ? | Uncertain |
Personal Insults
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| Term | Meaning | Origins/Derives from |
|---|---|---|
| Buffoon | Fool | bouffon (Fr)/buffone (It)/buffa/buffare |
| Chucklefuck | Fool | - |
| Dingleberry | Scatological | [Uncertain] |
| Dingbat * | Fool | [Various] |
| Dingus | Thing | dinges (Du) |
| Dipshit | Fool, eccentric | dippy (En) ? * |
| Douche/Douchebag | Detestable | douche (Fr) |
| Fink | Frivolous, dissolute, informer | fink (Ger) |
| Fuckface | Annoying, foolish, undesirable* | - |
| Ignoramus | Ignorant | ignoramus (La) |
| Jerk | Tedious, ineffectual, unkind | [Uncertain] |
| Ratfink | Detestable | fink ? |
| Ratfuck | Detestable | ratfink ? |
| Ridiculous | Absurd | ridiculus (La) |
| Shit-bag/sack | Detestable | - |
| Shit-flipper | Reckless, uncaring | - |
| Shit-head | Detestable | - |
| Shit-stirrer | Troublemaker | - |
Shitgibbons
A compound word consisting of a single-syllable expletive, followed by an absurd or innocuous two-syllable noun.
Other Expressions and Phrases
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ape/Apeshit | Wild, out of control |
| Ass-backwards/back-asswards | Wrong, misguided |
| Bananas | Incredible, wild |
| Batshit | Unstable *, wild |
| Bonkers * | Unstable *, wild |
| Bugfuck | Unstable * |
| Dope | Cool |
| Flipped out | Got upset |
| Flipped shit | Got upset |
| Fly | Quick, dapper, cool |
| Ludicrous | Incredible |
| Off the hook | Extraordinary |
| Off the wall | Unconventional, absurd |
| The shit | Excellent |
| The bomb | Excellent |
| Tubular | Cool |
| Wild | Unrestrained, enthusiastic |
| Wicked | Excellent |
| Wizard | Superb |
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