• Frequency of Use
    2 %
  • Retention Rate
    10 %
  • Complexity
    30 %
  • Dago Meanings

    noun a derogatory term for a person of Italian or Spanish descent

    Fields related to dago

    Historical Context

    Used in literature or historical texts to reference a person of Italian or Spanish descent.

    Slang

    In some regions, 'dago' may be used as a slang term for a person of Mediterranean descent.

    Offensive Language

    Considered a racial slur and should be avoided in all contexts.

    Ethnic Slur

    Historically used as a derogatory term for Italians or Spanish-speaking individuals.

    Occupation Usage of dago

    Writer

    The term 'dago' has been used in literature to refer to people of Italian descent, often in a derogatory manner.

    Psychologist

    In psychology, the term 'dago' may be studied in the context of racial and ethnic discrimination.

    Historian

    Historians may use the term 'dago' when discussing the discrimination faced by Italian immigrants in the past.

    Sociologist

    Sociologists may analyze the impact of derogatory terms like 'dago' on social relationships and identity.

    Legal Scholar

    Legal scholars may examine the legal implications of using derogatory language like 'dago' in hate speech cases.

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