![]() ![]() Therefore, it is the language and the context of usage that defines and determines the meaning of words.Īnother important point to note is that words usually have two different types of meaning (Wickens, 2008). Also, some scholars argue that it is the language that controls the speaker’s use of words depending on the context of the word’s usage. Actually, according to various studies and scholars, including philosophers, words usually have meaning according to the context in which they are used (Wickens, 2008). Furthermore, words usually carry meaning, and when these words are joined together with other words, they form sentences that also have meaning. Primarily, the word is usually applied in various contexts and cultural environments to infer and refer to different situations and persons. Despite this, the word has been used, and it continues to denote the number of things and meanings. It is also worth noting that the word bitch is very common in American vocabularies than in many other cultures globally (What goes around, 2010). Besides, these changes in words are usually unpredictable, and new dimensions of the meaning of a word may occur (Wickens, 2008). As a result, new words or functions of a word may be added, the function of a word may change, and old words may at times disappear. Also, it is the lexical item of the word that gives us the capacity to assign meanings to words. The change of style usually occurs at the beginning of the spoken language and mostly involves the syntax, the morphemic nature of language, and the various linguistic levels of expression (Wickens, 2008). To begin with, it is important to note that language usually changes over time. ![]() For example, the words, “you are the son of a bitch” have been used severally to mean a man that has unmanly characters (The Bitch, 2013). Finally, the word is currently used in various contexts, and its meaning usually depends on the culture and the relationship between people involved. Furthermore, the word is believed to be more offensive when used to refer to a woman than even the word whore. On the other hand, the epistemology of the word ‘bitch’ is used to mean she dog and is commonly used in various contexts, but mostly offensively to hurt feelings. Besides, its most initial slang was used to mean sexual behavior such as to say a promiscuous woman, due to its metaphorical and figuratively extension of the practice of a bitch on heat (Águila, Cantor-Navas, & Cobo, 2013). In the early 14th century, the word was used to mean a derogatory term for women. Again, the same dictionary argues that the word ‘bitch’ originated from the Old English word, bicce, which has a Germanic origin. D, where it was derived from the Old Norse word, bikkja, which means a female dog (Jao, 2013). Etymology and epistemology of the word ‘Bitch’Īccording to OED, the word Bitch etymology can be dated to the early 1000A. Therefore, this paper will analyze and evaluate the derogatory sense and connotation of the word ‘bitch,’ especially in situations and contexts that it is used offensively. The derogatory sense and connotation have developed over time due to the common usage of the word in informal situations. This word usually has more derogatory connotations than non-derogatory connotations. This word has a lot of power, especially when used in a way that suggests an intention to evoke hurtful feelings to others. In various cases and contexts, the word is usually used to refer to a person or something that is in a very harsh and degrading status. In most cases, the word ‘bitch’ usually denotes a derogatory sense hence, it can be hurtful when used to refer to others. Also, the word ‘bitch’ can be used informally to mean a difficult or unpleasant situation or thing. The same dictionary defines the word to mean a derogatory term of a spiteful or unpleasant woman. ![]() Oxford dictionary defines the word ‘bitch’ as a female dog or a wolf (Oxford English Dictionary, 2006). This paper will discuss the derogatory connotations of the word ‘bitch’ and the various changes the meaning of this word has undergone over time. This portrays women as inferior or lesser human beings, while at the same is offensive and hurtful to the person to whom the word is subjected. It is, therefore, common to hear the word being used to insult or hurt the feelings of others in modern-day usage. However, in most of the general-speaking usage, the word is meant to describe women in a derogatory manner. Near rhymes work great for songwriting, often giving a more interesting feel than perfect rhymes.The Oxford English Dictionary defines the word ‘bitch’ as a female dog. To see our full selection of genre-specific rhymes, triggers that get your creativity flowing, and next line suggestions from our incredible A.I. ![]()
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