Noun
(now chiefly in the plural) An unkind word or comment; an insult. [from 13th c.]
(literally) A word which is difficult to understand or spell. [from 16th c.]
(Ireland, Australia) A tip-off, or piece of inside information; a password. [from 19th c.]
(UK, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial) A persistent or rude request, especially for money. [from 20th c.]
Source: en.wiktionary.org