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  2. Redneck - Wikipedia

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    Redneck is a derogatory term mainly applied to white Americans perceived to be crass and unsophisticated, closely associated with rural whites of the southern United States. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Its meaning possibly stems from the sunburn found on farmers' necks dating back to the late 19th century. [ 3 ]

  3. List of common false etymologies of English words - Wikipedia

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    The word originally simply meant "foreigner" and is probably a corruption of Spanish griego, "Greek". [16] Redneck: A "sometimes disparaging" term for a "white member of the Southern rural laboring class."

  4. List of religious slurs - Wikipedia

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    Derives from namaz, the Persian word for obligatory daily prayers usually used instead of salah in the Indian subcontinent. [78] Peaceful, peacefools, pissful, shantidoot India: Muslims Derives from the common statement that Islam is a "religion of peace". Sometimes the Hindi word "shantidoot" (Messenger of Peace) is used. [74] Osama North America

  5. 20 Longest Words in English and Their Meanings (Plus ... - AOL

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    Meaning: Not typical of a particular person or thing. Letters: 20. 16. Disproportionableness. Pronunciation: dis-pro-por-tion-a-ble-ness Meaning: The state of being out of proportion; out of order ...

  6. Peckerwood - Wikipedia

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    Peckerwood is a term used as a racial epithet for white people, especially poor rural whites. [2] Originally an ethnic slur, the term has been embraced by a subculture related to prison gangs and outlaw motorcycle clubs.

  7. List of regional nicknames - Wikipedia

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    Dallie or Dally (New Zealand) A New Zealander of Croatian descent, a corruption of the word Dalmatian. [14]Doonhamer (Scotland, UK) A native of Dumfries, a reference to the southerly location of Dumfries and the fact that people working away from Dumfries refer to going "doon hame" (down home) when returning there .

  8. 20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture

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    "Bruh" originated from the word "brother" and was used by Black men to address each other as far back as the late 1800s. Around 1890, it was recorded as a title that came before someone's name ...

  9. ‘A Complete Unknown’ Director James Mangold Says There’s ...

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    James Mangold misses the era when movies weren’t embarrassed to make audiences feel something. The director of the Bob Dylan musical biopic “A Complete Unknown” and comic book adaptation ...