-lord

English

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

From lord.

Suffix

-lord

  1. Someone who exercises power through a particular means.
    war + ‎-lord → ‎warlord

Etymology 2

Possibly a generalization from gaylord.

Suffix

-lord

  1. (slang, usually derogatory) forms intensifiers of an epithet or insult
    shit + ‎-lord → ‎shitlord
    scrub + ‎-lord → ‎scrublord
  2. (slang, usually derogatory) Someone who engages in a disapproved activity.
    STEM + ‎-lord → ‎STEMlord
    edge + ‎-lord → ‎edgelord
Derived terms