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Insulting words for a woman

witch

noun

an insulting word for an unpleasant woman

virago

noun

an offensive word for a woman who becomes annoyed or angry very easily

frump

noun

an insulting word for a woman who dresses in a way that is not attractive or fashionable

battleaxe

noun

an unpleasant woman who tells people what to do in a determined and rather frightening way

chick

noun

a woman. This word is usually considered offensive.

harridan

noun

an insulting name for a woman who you think is unpleasant

bird

noun

a young woman. Some people find this word offensive.

arm candy

noun

an attractive person that you take to a social event because they are attractive rather than because they are intelligent or because you are having a romantic relationship with them

wench

noun

an offensive or humorous word for a woman

girly

another spelling of girlie

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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