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A derogatory Afrikaans slang word derived from Xhosa, used to insult coloured people and Khoisans by suggesting they lack cultural and racial roots and are therefore uncivilized. Its origin can be traced back to the Xhosa word "amalawu" or "ilawu", meaning "Hottentot". [427] Malaun: Bangladesh Hindus
The term was first applied by the Dutch colonists of New Amsterdam to Connecticuters and other residents of New England, possibly from Dutch Janke ('Johnny') or from Jan Kees ('John Cheese'). [235] Seppo and Septic From Cockney rhyming slang, using the unrhymed word of "septic tank" in reference to "Yank" above. Canuck
Some realty companies have decided to stop using the term "master bedroom" for its sexist and racist connotations. Other companies including Twitter and JPMorgan dropped the terms "master" and ...
Meaning origin and notes References Bible beater, Bible basher: North America: Evangelicals of Baptist, Methodist and Pentecostal denominations A dysphemism for evangelical Christians who believe in the inerrancy of the Bible, particularly those from Baptist, Methodist and Pentecostal denominations. [1] It is also a slang term for an ...
In honor of Black Twitter's contribution, Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words it brought to popularity, using the AAVE Glossary, Urban Dictionary, Know Your Meme, and other internet ...
The Filipino slang term Marites bears a similar meaning and connotation to Karen, [66] although the term is more often used in a humorous or light-hearted way, especially in reference to the stereotypical gossip-monger in Filipino neighborhoods. [67] In Poland, the slang term madka (distorted spelling of the word "matka" – mother) has a ...
While the words used today might seem like slang, calling it slang doesn't necessarily paint the full picture. Slang is defined as words that typically don't last more than a generation, like ...
Snowflake is a derogatory slang term for a person, implying that they have an inflated sense of uniqueness, an unwarranted sense of entitlement, or are overly emotional, easily offended, and unable to deal with opposing opinions.