Polack

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑlək/

Definitions of Polack

noun A derogatory term used to refer to a person of Polish descent

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a Polack.

A2 I met a Polack at the party last night.

B1 The Polack I work with is very talented.

B2 The Polack community in this city is quite large.

C1 I had a fascinating conversation with a Polack historian.

C2 The Polack artist's work is truly inspiring.

Examples of Polack in a Sentence

formal The term 'Polack' is considered derogatory and offensive when referring to someone of Polish descent.

informal I heard someone use the word 'Polack' to describe our new neighbor from Poland.

slang Hey, did you see that Polack over there? He's always causing trouble.

figurative Using the term 'Polack' to insult someone is not acceptable in any situation.

Grammatical Forms of Polack

• past tense: Polacked
• plural: Polacks
• comparative: more Polack
• superlative: most Polack
• present tense: Polacks
• future tense: will Polack
• perfect tense: have Polacked
• continuous tense: is Polacking
• singular: Polack
• positive degree: Polack
• infinitive: to Polack
• gerund: Polacking
• participle: Polacked

Origin and Evolution of Polack

First Known Use: 1705 year

Language of Origin: Polish

Story behind the word: The word 'Polack' is derived from the Polish word 'Polak', which simply means a Polish person.

Evolution of the word: Originally used neutrally to refer to a person from Poland, the term 'Polack' has evolved to become a derogatory and offensive slur towards Polish people due to negative connotations associated with it over time.