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Old 02-09-2012, 10:10 AM   #45
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Default Re: The Term "Yank"

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Originally Posted by backwoods357 View Post
Again not at all offensive, same as brit, aussie, kiwi, paki ect. People can add a negative connotation but by itself innocent.
In Ireland the term "Paki" is very offensive.
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