Feb 1, 2026
Savage
The word "" primarily denotes wildness or ferocity but has layered meanings—ranging from literal untamed animals to brutal violence and, historically, a derogatory label applied to peoples deemed "unc...
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The term 'savage' has been recorded as American slang meaning 'bad-ass' or praiseworthy toughness since the 2000s.