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What is a word that at one time was considered an insult but no longer is? ~

Posted - July 22, 2020

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  • 44655
    Nerd.

      July 22, 2020 3:10 PM MDT
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  • 13395
    'Black'. About 50 years ago in Halifax NS i was hanging out with a black lady who informed me that referring to black people is offensive. 

    I think that is changed now and 'black people' is OK. 
      July 22, 2020 8:59 PM MDT
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