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Paki

PA-kee
adj
1
An offensive and outdated slang term meaning Pakistani, or perceived as such — now widely recognized as a racial slur in British English.
"The word is considered deeply offensive and should be avoided entirely."

How to Use Paki

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA slur; not an acceptable word to use for Pakistani people.

Common mistake

Some mistake this for a neutral abbreviation — it is not; it carries strong racist connotations, especially in the UK.

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Etymology

A shortened form of "Pakistani."

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