I can think of a more despicable word than 'nigger'", I volunteered. {…} "Like...

I can think of a more despicable word than 'nigger'", I volunteered. {…}
"Like what?"
"Like any word that ends in –ess: Negress. Jewess. Poetess. Actress. Adultress. Factchecktress. I'd rather be called 'nigger' than 'giantess' any day of the week.