English
Etymology
Shortened from Pakistani
Pronunciation
IPA|/�pæki/
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-æki|-æki
Noun
en-noun
- context|UK|Canada|offensive|racial slur A Pakistani, or, more generally and incorrectly used, a person who is perceived to be from South Asian or the Indian Subcontinent origin which is still considered offensive. See #Usage notes|usage notes.
Translations
Russian: пак (pak) m
Adjective
en-adj|-
- Short for Pakistani.
- (literally means in Urdu) Pure, Cleanliness
- (UK, Canada, pejorative, offensive and racist when spoken by non-Pakistanis) Pakistani, or perceived to be Pakistani.
Translations
Russian: паков�кий (pákovskij)
Punjabi: Sullah
Usage notes
The abbreviation Paki acquired offensive connotations in the 1960s when used by British tabloids to refer to subjects of former colony states in a derogatory and racist manner. In modern British usage "Paki" is typically used in a derogatory way as a label for all South Asians, including Indians, Afghans and Bangladeshis. To a lesser extent, the term has been applied as a racial slur towards Arabs and other Middle Eastern-looking groups who may resemble South Asians. During the 60's many emigrants were also dubbed as "black" to further segregrate them from the white community. Some would say such a division still exists in parts of England
In recent times there has been a trend by second and third-generation British Pakistanis to reclaim the word. The word has been turned into a keepsake for the young British Pakistani community that is not acceptable for someone outside the community to say it, including Indians and Bangladeshis.
Category:Ethnic slurs
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