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Originally posted by TheRepublic
words are just words. combinations of letters. words meaning change over time. what is offensive now didnt use to be. im not black but if they want to call each other n---- why shouldnt they be able to? its their culture they can make it what they want and describe it as they want. i just dont understand why people get so worked up over words.
Main Entry: nig·gard·ly
Pronunciation: \-lē\
Function: adjective
Date: 1571
1 : grudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
2 : provided in meanly limited supply
synonyms see stingy
— nig·gard·li·ness noun
— niggardly adverb
source: www.merriam-webster.com...
Originally posted by OhZone
Words have whatever meaning we give to them.
Originally posted by intrepid
I'll preface this by saying I'm a middle aged white guy.
Originally posted by Esoteric Teacher
Originally posted by intrepid
I'll preface this by saying I'm a middle aged white guy.
honky honkey 'n-word'
which word got censored?