"Dogbreath" is a slang insult from mid-20th-century English used to describe a contemptible, unpleasant, or obnoxious person. The term combines "dog," often associated with dirt or low status, with "breath," suggesting something foul-smelling, creating a vivid metaphor for someone socially or personally repulsive. It appears in informal speech, comics, and pop culture, usually as a humorous or exaggerated insult. The term is clearly derogatory but often used playfully rather than with severe malice.

What is the origin of the term "dogbreath" and how is it used?

0102137ddb3f1fe2c981db643cb3d0c46f4bc6146ef4d81058966e79334422fe

Definice a význam slova „dogbreath“ v angličtině

Download Mobile App