slitty
- adjective
- Slur
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[Insulto racista para referirse a los ojos de personas asiáticas]
- She described his eyes as slitty in a derogatory way.
Examples
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The teacher explained why using the word slitty is deeply offensive and unacceptable.
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It is important to avoid any language, such as slitty, that can hurt or insult others.
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He was criticized for making a slitty remark during the conversation.
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Using the term slitty is highly offensive.
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The teacher explained why using the word slitty is deeply offensive and unacceptable.
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It is important to avoid any language, such as slitty, that can hurt or insult others.
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He was criticized for making a slitty remark during the conversation.
How Offensive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Slitty comes from the same parts slit ('a long, narrow cut or opening') and -y, meaning 'like a slit'; when people use this image to describe someone's eyes it has been used as a cruel stereotype against people of Asian background, so the word is offensive and should not be used.