Broad.
I like that term.
I am an old broad.
I am a feisty ole broad as my husband likes to say.
I said that word recently around others and they were offended by the word.
I didn't know these people well so I just chalked it up to another bunch of young snowflakes.
A broad reminds me of Katherine Hepburn, Bette Midler, and Pink.
Those are a few tough broads that won't let others step on them or take away their light or power. I love broads.
Do you find the word offensive?
There are a lot of things you could call me that could offend me, but being called a broad is a badge of honor to me.
If called a broad would it bother you? If so why?
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"Broad" always had the connotation of a woman who would not be pushed around, in the days of Sinatra et al, a woman who was a man's equal. Too many people today want to be offended by any term. "Chick" might be offensive, "Broad" was pejorative only in that being weak or "ladylike" was expected and a woman of strength was not desirable to a world of male chauvinists.
In short, I agree with you.
Joeh, I just love when someone agrees with me. Happens so seldom. :-) Last night's 4-1 was nice huh?
I think it's a generational thing. In my era it was an affectionate term meaning a woman who'd walked through fire and came out the other side strong and confidant, who stood up for herself. Being called "tough old board" would not offend me but the new wave of feminists have their own vocabulary for tough women...
When they call a woman, " broad " , to me it means show that lady respect. She's a woman that is tough but can show a great deal of love.
See ya Peg.
Cruisin Paul
I always think of that word as a compliment... like, a cool woman who's fun to hang with... who can be equally comfortable hanging out with a bunch of men, or women. One who can take a shot and throw one back, all in fun.
In other words, the opposite of a snowflake.
I am fond of broad....I see a woman comfortable in her own skin, with a sense of her own power. I did not like the use of the word in the 40's and 50's cinema; degrading. It's nice how we get to take the power back from some words that have been used as weapons in the past.
While I like broad, I do not like snowflake. It is, so often, being used by the conservatives to describe liberals and I can assure you that I am not a snowflake. (not criticising at all Peg, just observing my emotional response to it)
Happy Saturday my friend!
Margaret (Peggy or Peg)...agree w/ you; first female I thought of was Lauren Bacall - just popped into my head. Love the above responses. Everyone seems to be in sync. Strong - feminine - sexy - capable - independent....all sound good to me. Enjoy the weekend.
I would not be offended. Words do have interesting histories however and I am very fond of etymology. So for more information about the origins of "broad" (far more information than most people will want to know I realize):
http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2012/08/why-are-women-called-sluts-dames-and-broads/
Olga, thanks for sharing that link. Interesting reading.
Call me that if your want I would not be offended. To me it is just a strong,confident woman who won't be pushed around and one you don't have to tip toe around.
Olga: interesting history. I looked up the origin and wasn't surprised, of course. I like the way it has evolved over the years. Not used much now. It seems the older generation remembers it more. Regina
Found both good and bad with a search. Here's one that meeting your criteria.
Usually in show business, a broad is a singer, dancer, actor or business-woman who sings loud, parties hard and is often abrasive, sarcastic and in-your-face.
I can think of lots of terms that women are called, but I would not be offended by being called a "tough broad". Because I am. I've survived cancer, when to college during my 50s....who knows what I'll think of next! But one thing a "broad" needs is a man with a sense of humor. :-) We're lucky in that category, but I admit Rick has Romeo beat in that department.
It would depend on who is saying it. If it was a pip squeak at work I'd probably not like it but then again they don't know those words lol.
Wow, ya'll had an opinion on this one.
And I agree with you all.
I'm a broad in every sense of the word and will wear the banner proudly.
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