Ethnic Slurs

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

• The term 'dago' is considered derogatory and offensive when referring to people of Italian descent.
• I heard someone use the word 'dago' at the market, and it made me uncomfortable.
• My grandpa used to tell stories about the old days when 'dago' was a common term for Italians.
• The use of the word 'dago' in that context is like a relic from a less enlightened time.

noun a swindle or cheat

verb to swindle or cheat

• I believe we have been gyped by the contractor who did not deliver the promised work.
• I think we got gyped by that shady salesman who sold us a faulty product.
• Don't trust that guy, he's known to gyp people out of their money.
• Her constant excuses were a way to gyp her friends out of helping with the project.

noun a derogatory term for a person of German descent

• The chef prepared a traditional German dish with sauerkraut.
• I love adding kraut to my hot dogs for extra flavor.
• My grandma makes the best kraut and sausage dish.
• The political commentator referred to the opposing party as 'kraut' during the heated debate.

noun a male given name, often used as a nickname for Michael

• Mick is a dedicated employee who always meets his deadlines.
• I'm meeting Mick for lunch later, want to join us?
• Mick is a cool dude, always up for a good time.
• Mick's creativity knows no bounds, he's like a magician with ideas.

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

• The term 'Polack' is considered derogatory and offensive when referring to someone of Polish descent.
• I heard someone use the word 'Polack' to describe our new neighbor from Poland.
• Hey, did you see that Polack over there? He's always causing trouble.
• Using the term 'Polack' to insult someone is not acceptable in any situation.