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'Wog' is sometimes explained as being the pronunciation of the acronym for Western Oriental Gentleman. (W.O.G.) but its direct origins are uncertain. It is an offensive term in British slang, the definition being: 'a foreigner, especially a non-white one.'
The word was coined in the 1900s. There is a similar word, 'golliwog', which is black-faced soft children's doll with fuzzy hair. A golliwog symbol has been used on certain brand-name marmalades. The word 'golliwog' is from the name 'Golliwogg', which one source says was the name given to a doll character in the books by US writer B. Upton, who died in 1912. For more information, see Related links below.
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The term "wog" originated as a derogatory slang term used in the United Kingdom, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries to refer to people of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or South Asian descent. It has a history of being used as a racial slur and is considered offensive and inappropriate.
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Is a dutch person a wog?
A Dutch person is not a Wog. There is no satisfactory explanation of this word. Primarily it is offensive. In British slang it means any non white, dark skinned person of the Middle East or South East Asia. It has been known to mean a native of India, especially a servant or labourer. In some areas it means a Westernised Oriental Gentleman. The word may be a shortened form of Golliwog
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wsp is working stam pressure wog water oil or gas
