I have not heard it used anyway but literally, namely meaning someone who catches stray dogs. People do not like to have their dogs caught since they have to pay a fine to get them back and they may worry about the dog when it does not come home. Also dogs that are not picked up after a time are put to death and this idea makes the dog catcher seem to be an unsavory character like an executioner. The prevalent term today is animal control officer which is more accurate since dogs are not the only problem animal which they deal with. Some animal control officers may object if you call them a dog catcher.
A dog is a woman who is ugly and unkempt in the UK, but it may mean something else in other countries though.
One derogatory term describing a lowlife is "scum."
The cast of The Dog Catcher - 1920 includes: Billy Franey as The Dog Catcher
The term "spic" is a derogatory and offensive slur used to refer to Hispanics. It is considered highly derogatory and should never be used.
In this context, "cur" is a term that refers to a mongrel or mixed-breed dog, especially one that is considered inferior or of low quality. The term has historical connotations of being a derogatory label for a dog of questionable lineage or behavior. It is important to note that the term "cur" can be considered offensive or insensitive when used to describe someone in a derogatory manner.
No.
A name is only derogatory if you think it is so. Some people call dogs mutts or mongrels in an attempt to be insulting.
Absolutely not.
The reason the term hyphenated American is derogatory is because it means that an American with a foreign birth displays allegiances to that foreign country. The term hyphenated American was first published in 1889 and was considered a derogatory term by the early 1900s.
The term "fatso" is a derogatory term for someone who is overweight.
No, "madam" is not inherently derogatory. It is a respectful term used to address or refer to a woman, particularly in a formal or polite context.
An aminadab is a derogatory term for a Quaker.