WatchWord · Ages 13-18 · In use
foid
A misogynist slur for women, short for "female humanoid." It treats women as less than human.
For parents and educators
This word has no harmless version. If your child uses it, they have likely spent time in incel or looksmaxxing spaces. Stay calm and curious about where they picked it up, and be clear about why it is degrading. Lecturing tends to push kids further into these spaces.
If you’re worried
Talk to the school counsellor if you see a pattern of misogynist talk. Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868.
Where it came from
Incel forum slang that Internet Matters flags as carried into looksmaxxing content.
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