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Pejorative Definition & Meaning

pejorative
adjective
  1. expressing disapproval; "dyslogistic terms like `nitwit' and `scalawag'"

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What does pejorative mean?
expressing disapproval; "dyslogistic terms like `nitwit' and `scalawag'"
What part of speech is pejorative?
Pejorative is an adjective.

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