In Portuguese, I find it funny that gato/gata could be someone attractive or a literal cat.

  • Vanth@reddthat.com
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    1 month ago

    Most I can think of at the moment are derogatory.

    A “dog” is a person pushing their horniness to inappropriate levels.

    A “cow” is someone fat and slow/stupid.

    A “shark” is a savvy business person who edges into taking advantage of people unethically.

    A “snake” is a liar and a cheat. Sometimes slang for a penis.

    Quiet, shy people are “mousy”.

    Someone who tattles to cops/authority is a “rat”.

    A “chick” is an old-timey term for a girl/woman that might get you slapped.

    A “kitty” is a vagina and also may get you slapped depending on context.

    Someone messy/dirty is a “pig”. “Pig” might also be used for a man who is rude and pushing sexual innuendos onto women without their consent.

    While to “go the whole hog” means to not hild back, to embrace doing a thing completely.

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      1 month ago

      Why would chick get you slapped? Growing up that just meant girl. No connotations