This article was prompted by a discussion on Nirmukta Facebook group on the usage of the word “bitch”. It examines the historical contexts under which these words originated and their current usage. It tries to build an argument from hypothetical scenarios, thought experiments and contemporary feminist thought on sexist and misogynistic language. The article also suggests alternative words to be used and popularized in order to prevent avoidable discomfort to marginalized groups. When it comes to the usage of word [...]