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bunga

bunga

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An insulting word that is rude and hurtful to Black people and should not be used
  • noun
  • Slur
: [insulto racista contra personas de ascendencia africana]
  • Many people find the slur bunga to be deeply hurtful and derogatory.

Examples

  • The term bunga is considered highly offensive and should not be used to describe anyone.

  • In discussions about race, using the word bunga can lead to serious misunderstandings.

  • (Bunga, bunga, bunga...)

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Surface Forms

bunga singular
bungas plural

Etymology

Bunga is also used as an offensive slur for people of colour in some places; it is deeply hurtful and must not be used, and this meaning is separate from the 'flower' sense.