List of disparaging nicknames for settlements
This is a list of disparaging nicknames for settlements, like cities. These pejorative nicknames may be coined for a variety of reasons. Some may be a straightforward desire to slander or disparage the city, while others may be examples of self-deprecating humor. While residents of the cities may see such nicknames as offensive, they may also be reclaimed as positive, even affectionate terms. Still other nicknames may simultaneously serve to attack the city from the outside and as a point of pride for its residents, especially those criticizing local politics. Etymology of these terms varies. Some are simple portmanteaus of the city name and profanity; others may reference a specific aspect of the city, such as an unfortunate incident in its past. Canada British Columbia Vancouver: Blandcouver, Hongcouver, No Fun City, Bamgoober Nanaimo: Surrey on the Sea Cumberland: Cumby, Cumbie Manitoba Winnipeg: Winterpeg Transcona: Trashcona Ontario Toronto: Centre of the Universe, Muddy York, Frozen Swamp Chile Calama: Jalama Puerto Montt: Muerto Montt Santiago: Santiasco United Kingdom Bradley Stoke: Sadly Broke Brighton: Skid-Row-on-Sea Bognor Regis: Boghdad Edinburgh: Auld Reekie Kingston upon Hull: Hull on Earth Liverpool: Liverpuddle London: The Great Wen, The Smoke Manchester: Gunchester Moss Side: Baby Beirut Nottingham: Shottingham