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she-ape

she-ape

9.9
A rude name for a woman who behaves in a wild or unpleasant way
  • noun
  • Slur
translation icon : [insulto despectivo y anticuado para mujer]
  • The tabloids often portray outspoken women as she-apes, which is both unfair and offensive.

Examples

  • He insultingly called her a she-ape after their heated argument.

  • At the meeting, she lashed out and behaved like a total she-ape.

  • Don't be such a she-ape at the party.

  • Why does she act like a she-ape in public?

  • After losing the argument, he called her a she-ape because of her loud outburst.

  • The teacher warned the students not to behave like she-apes during the event.

  • When she started yelling and throwing things, everyone saw her as a she-ape.

Synonyms

ape
vsshe-ape
  • Offensive
48 7.9

An insulting name for a person compared to a monkey because of their looks or behaviour

is aimed at a woman specifically rather than at any person
hellcat
vsshe-ape
  • Offensive
8 9.9

A woman who is often angry and mean to other people

is used for a wild and unruly woman rather than one who is hostile

Antonyms

lady
∞ 1.0

A polite or respectful word for a woman

How Unruly

she-ape
  • Slur
9.9
wild woman
  • Offensive
2 7.8
rowdy
7 4.0

Surface Forms

she-ape singular
she-apes plural

Morphology

she-ape = she + ape (transparent) = she + ape

The compound is a straightforward combination of 'she' + 'ape' yielding an insulting term for a woman perceived as ape-like, which learners can deduce from the parts.

Etymology

She-ape comes from she ('female') and ape ('large monkey'), so it paints a picture of a woman acting like a wild animal. It is a rude, insulting term for a woman who behaves unpleasantly or out of control, so be careful with it.