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Word

yvette

Phoneticsyvette

/ˌɪˈvɛt/

Definition

n. a very rude and offensive name for a woman. It is a vulgar word used to insult someone's character or appearance.

n. a highly offensive and derogatory term for a woman. Used as a vulgar insult, often in political or personal attacks to demean the target.

Examples

“He was fired for calling his colleague a yvette.”

“The politician faced immediate backlash after a recording surfaced of him using the word yvette to describe his opponent.”

Examples

simple

“He was fired for calling his colleague a yvette.”

contextual

“The politician faced immediate backlash after a recording surfaced of him using the word yvette to describe his opponent.”

Usage

Used as a derogatory label for a person; highly offensive in all contexts.

Domain

Politics

This entry

Level
C2 · Proficiency
Frequency
Occasional
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