In the 1930's it was a derogatory term. Today it is worn with pride.
A common and derogatory term aimed at Mexican immigrants to the US.It refers to the crossing or the Rio Grande by wading across. As an aside, it is like "What is a Texan?" Answer "an Okie that can't swim."or "What's a CIO? " Answer a "Colorado Improved Okie." Or how about"Whats a WICI?" Answer a "Wyoming Improved Colorado Imigrant",
One derogatory term describing a lowlife is "scum."
The term "spic" is a derogatory and offensive slur used to refer to Hispanics. It is considered highly derogatory and should never be used.
No.
Why is the term okie dokie smokie offensive to African Americans? It is not offensive, it just means okay or yes but in rhyme because it is just a way of saying ok but funny, you know???
Why is the term okie dokie smokie offensive to African Americans? It is not offensive, it just means okay or yes but in rhyme because it is just a way of saying ok but funny, you know???
Absolutely not.
The reason the term hyphenated American is derogatory is because it means that an American with a foreign birth displays allegiances to that foreign country. The term hyphenated American was first published in 1889 and was considered a derogatory term by the early 1900s.
The term "fatso" is a derogatory term for someone who is overweight.
No, "madam" is not inherently derogatory. It is a respectful term used to address or refer to a woman, particularly in a formal or polite context.
An aminadab is a derogatory term for a Quaker.