Slur

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‘An insulting or derogatory comment, reference, or label.’

Lewis and Clark College

 

Personal accounts

The “f” slur (used against LGBTQ+ people) shouldn’t be used even in reference to cigarettes. Apparently, LGBTQ+ people used to be rolled up in carpets and burnt alive as a punishment for their sexuality or gender, which is why it’s compared to cigarettes, which in my opinion is a bit harmful and offensive.
— Sasha, England, Under 18 years
Words only the group the slur was originally pointed at can use the slur as a way of reclaiming past problems.
— Jake, England, Under 18 years
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