Bitch

Of all the cuss words in slang usage today, bitch is one of the most versatile words and it has a long history. It can be used as an insult, or a greeting, or as a reference to a female significant other. It can be used as an exclamation of disgust or anger. It can be used as an adjective to show how cool something is or how mean or whiny a person is. It can even be used as a verb. It is a word that has mortified mothers who heard their children speak it and it has worked its way into popular music, television shows, and books. Bitch truly is a controversial word.

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word bitch originated from the Old English word "bicce," a female dog, ox, or deer. Most children know the word bitch and can...