spics

word · lemma: spic

Definition

A highly offensive and derogatory racial slur used against people of Hispanic or Latino descent. Considered very disrespectful and hurtful.

Usage & Nuances

This word is an ethnic slur and is deeply offensive. It should not be used except to discuss its meaning, often in educational or historical contexts. Usage can lead to serious social consequences.

Spanish: (insulto racial para latinoamericanos, extremadamente ofensivo)Portuguese (BR): (insulto racial para latino-americanos, extremamente ofensivo)Portuguese (PT): (insulto racial para latino-americanos, extremamente ofensivo)Chinese (Simplified): （对拉美裔的极端冒犯性种族歧视词）Chinese (Traditional): （對拉美裔的極端冒犯性種族歧視詞）Hindi: (लातीनी-अमेरिकी लोगों के लिए अत्यंत अपमानजनक नस्लीय गाली)Arabic: (إهانة عنصرية شديدة للإسبان أو ذوي الأصول اللاتينية في أمريكا)

Example Sentences

Do not call anyone spics. It is very wrong and offensive.

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The word spics is a racial slur and should be avoided.

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Using spics in conversation can hurt people deeply.

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He got in trouble at school for saying spics to another student.

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Words like spics have no place in respectful conversation.

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She was shocked to hear someone use spics during the meeting.

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