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3 days ago · Gwei or kwai ( 鬼) means 'ghost', which the color white is associated with in China; and the term lo ( 佬) refers to a regular guy (i.e. a fellow, a chap, or a bloke). Once a mark of xenophobia, the word was promoted by Maoists as insulting but is now in general, informal use. [91] Honky. (US) a white person.
- List of Ethnic Slurs
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- Pejorative Terms for Koreans
It is seen as self-deprecating or even dehumanizing....
- Pejorative Terms for Japanese People
This phrase is used to refer to Japanese (whose military...
- Kanake
Many use it as a derogatory word, but also as a...
- Alternative Names for The British
British sailor, circa 1790 "Limey" (from lime / lemon) is a...
- List of Ethnic Slurs
Self-deprecating people are more dangerous to society than confident people Maybe it’s a uniquely British thing but the normalisation of self flagellation is deeply concerning. What happened to self esteem and putting your best foot forward?
May 7, 2024 · “Take Off Ur Pants” by Indigo De Souza delves into the depths of depression and self-deprecation, giving voice to the struggles many face. Through its relatable lyrics and a sense of vulnerability, this song has the power to connect with listeners on a personal level.
May 13, 2024 · This chapter will delve into the psychological mechanisms of self-deprecation. We will explain why modern people tend to interact with others in a self-deprecating way and why they are able to treat themselves with humor.
4 days ago · Sinah Bruckner. ‘Am I an establishment figure?’ muses Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom, the sole parliamentary hero of Mr Bates vs The Post Office, the ITV series that has galvanised the country into outrage. ‘Son of a baronet MP, Eton, Cambridge, the Bar, [member of] the Commons, the Lords, married to a High Court judge… Do you really have to ask?’.
Apr 29, 2024 · The Woody Allen comparisons make only a superficial kind of sense. It’s true that both Allen and Brooks write, direct, and star in their own films. Both are self-deprecating leading men.
3 days ago · It directs wit, exaggeration, and self-deprecating humour toward what it identifies as folly, rather than evil. Horatian satire's sympathetic tone is common in modern society. A Horatian satirist's goal is to heal the situation with smiles, rather than by anger.
