When does a term used to identify a group of people become pejorative? e.g. 'Pikey'
When does a term used to identify a group of people become pejorative?
e.g. 'Pikey'
As soon as someone uses it with the intention of making it pejorative. After that there's a cultural 'weight' of meaning.
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As soon as someone uses it with the intention of making it pejorative. After that there's a cultural 'weight' of meaning.