The Term "Yank"

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by iRiSh

Irish people are refered to as "paddies" by some people in nations such as britain. To me it entirely depends on who is saying it (friend or stranger) and what context its said in wether its offensive or not

I hear people call Irish people Mics, not sure why though and I don't know if it is offensive.
I don't care what you call me but I have never been called a Yank to my face
I get called Limey alot by Digs because I am English by heritage, but I don't mind it.