I assume that he meant "epithet", which is a derogatory or insulting word
or phrase.

DOC-ITA1.Internet."bastian@enterprise.mathematik.uni-essen.de" :   

Akane spat her favorite epititet ("Boys!") and proceeded to  : hit people.
Ranma sat down by the gate and watched with  : interest.

Woss "epititet" mean?  I mean, it's pretty much clear from the context, but
I'd like to know exactly.