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in reply to a message by AlexandraRose
I always first think of the actress Roma Downey, then the capital of Italy, then Roma tomatoes. None of these are negative for me, so I say go for it.
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ditto, never heard as a gypsy term
But I'm in the USA.
But I'm in the USA.
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It's used in the USA, too. Perhaps you're more familiar with Romany? :)
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Nope, haven't heard that either
But I'm really not current on slang. I said a racial slur once by accident. I thought I was making up a word, but my husband quickly corrected me. Luckily, we were alone at the time.
But I'm really not current on slang. I said a racial slur once by accident. I thought I was making up a word, but my husband quickly corrected me. Luckily, we were alone at the time.
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Roma and Romany/Romani aren't slang terms.
Just so you know, Roma (noun) and Romany/Romani (adjective) are the correct terms. "Gypsy" is slang and many Roma are offended by the term.
Just so you know, Roma (noun) and Romany/Romani (adjective) are the correct terms. "Gypsy" is slang and many Roma are offended by the term.
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