Word
gino
Phoneticsgi·no
/ˈdʒinoʊ/
Definition
n. a very rude and offensive word for a person of Italian descent. It is a slur and you should not use it.
n. an ethnic slur directed at people of Italian origin. Highly offensive and derogatory in all contexts.
Examples
“The use of the term gino in the workplace led to an immediate investigation into ethnic harassment.”
Examples
contextual
“The use of the term gino in the workplace led to an immediate investigation into ethnic harassment.”
Usage
Used as a derogatory label; carries a high risk of causing offense and is socially unacceptable.
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