ep·i·thet 
/ˈɛpəˌθɛt/ noun
plural ep·i·thets /ˈɛpəˌθɛt/ noun [count] 1 : a word or phrase that describes a person or thing
▪ His charitable works have earned him the epithet “Mr. Philanthropy.” 2 : an offensive word or name that is used as a way of abusing or insulting someone
▪ Many were offended by her use of racial epithets. ▪ a group of angry people hurling epithets at one another
▪ His charitable works have earned him the epithet “Mr. Philanthropy.”
▪ Many were offended by her use of racial epithets. ▪ a group of angry people hurling epithets at one another
